Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
192 |
12.0 |
16.0 |
65.1 |
2010 |
397 |
26.0 |
15.2 |
82.4 |
2011 |
593 |
42.0 |
14.1 |
77.7 |
2012 |
658 |
41.0 |
16.0 |
78.9 |
2013 |
581 |
40.5 |
14.3 |
77.1 |
2014 |
535 |
38.0 |
14.0 |
77.8 |
2015 |
518 |
36.0 |
14.3 |
79.2 |
2016 |
477 |
31.0 |
15.3 |
90.1 |
2017 |
454 |
31.5 |
14.4 |
100 |
2018 |
306 |
27.0 |
11.3 |
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.