Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Lawrence East Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
561 |
42.5 |
13.2 |
88.6 |
2007 |
560 |
41.0 |
13.7 |
86.4 |
2008 |
532 |
28.0 |
19.0 |
83.5 |
2009 |
530 |
31.0 |
17.1 |
91.3 |
2010 |
503 |
41.0 |
12.2 |
86.9 |
2011 |
492 |
40.1 |
12.2 |
87.6 |
2012 |
523 |
42.8 |
12.2 |
89.7 |
2013 |
413 |
33.7 |
12.2 |
82.1 |
2014 |
293 |
23.2 |
12.5 |
92.8 |
2015 |
159 |
12.0 |
13.2 |
95 |
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.