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 |
2016 |
482 |
23.0 |
20.9 |
n/a |
2017 |
412 |
22.0 |
18.7 |
99.3 |
2018 |
431 |
21.4 |
20.0 |
78.2 |
2019 |
444 |
26.0 |
17.0 |
68.2 |
2020 |
392 |
20.0 |
19.6 |
85.5 |
2021 |
305 |
19.0 |
16.0 |
84.6 |
2022 |
229 |
12.4 |
18.3 |
66.8 |
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.