Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Linwood Public Charter School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2010 |
655 |
31.9 |
20.4 |
98.5 |
2011 |
444 |
33.9 |
13.0 |
94.4 |
2012 |
490 |
27.9 |
17.5 |
82.2 |
2013 |
524 |
24.9 |
20.9 |
75.2 |
2014 |
527 |
24.0 |
21.9 |
94.3 |
2015 |
533 |
33.0 |
16.1 |
86.1 |
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.