Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ballard School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2011 |
81 |
4.8 |
16.7 |
3.7 |
| 2012 |
92 |
4.6 |
19.6 |
3.3 |
| 2013 |
97 |
4.6 |
20.6 |
11.3 |
| 2014 |
99 |
6.7 |
14.6 |
17.2 |
| 2015 |
92 |
7.0 |
13.1 |
23.9 |
| 2016 |
94 |
7.0 |
13.4 |
n/a |
| 2017 |
110 |
5.4 |
20.1 |
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.
