Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James M. Singleton Charter School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
701 |
37.0 |
18.9 |
99.6 |
2008 |
701 |
42.0 |
16.7 |
89.4 |
2009 |
749 |
46.0 |
16.3 |
96.8 |
2010 |
617 |
45.0 |
13.7 |
98.1 |
2011 |
659 |
37.0 |
17.8 |
99.2 |
2012 |
714 |
39.0 |
18.3 |
99.3 |
2013 |
645 |
44.0 |
14.6 |
99.2 |
2014 |
569 |
37.0 |
15.3 |
97.9 |
2015 |
512 |
30.0 |
17.0 |
85.9 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.