Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northbridge Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2010 |
540 |
29.1 |
18.5 |
19.1 |
2011 |
567 |
31.1 |
18.2 |
18.3 |
2012 |
534 |
30.4 |
17.5 |
25.1 |
2013 |
490 |
31.1 |
15.7 |
28.4 |
2014 |
497 |
28.3 |
17.5 |
36.8 |
2015 |
487 |
29.0 |
16.7 |
39.2 |
2016 |
440 |
26.0 |
16.9 |
n/a |
2017 |
390 |
27.9 |
13.9 |
n/a |
2018 |
380 |
27.6 |
13.7 |
n/a |
2019 |
362 |
29.7 |
12.1 |
n/a |
2020 |
360 |
27.7 |
12.9 |
n/a |
2021 |
353 |
31.7 |
11.1 |
n/a |
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.