Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maritime Industries Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
245 |
18.0 |
13.6 |
53.5 |
2006 |
267 |
17.0 |
15.7 |
62.5 |
2007 |
272 |
18.0 |
15.1 |
61.4 |
2008 |
288 |
16.0 |
18.0 |
66 |
2009 |
247 |
20.0 |
12.4 |
64.8 |
2010 |
552 |
35.0 |
15.7 |
76.4 |
2011 |
502 |
31.0 |
16.1 |
84.9 |
2012 |
399 |
25.0 |
15.9 |
79.7 |
2013 |
417 |
23.0 |
18.1 |
80.1 |
2014 |
420 |
26.0 |
16.1 |
73.8 |
2015 |
296 |
27.0 |
10.9 |
81.8 |
2016 |
127 |
18.0 |
7.0 |
100 |
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.