Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
836 |
21.0 |
39.8 |
54.7 |
2003 |
836 |
21.0 |
39.8 |
54.7 |
2004 |
737 |
30.0 |
24.6 |
60.5 |
2005 |
712 |
39.0 |
18.3 |
64.6 |
2006 |
731 |
36.0 |
20.3 |
59 |
2007 |
607 |
39.0 |
15.6 |
72.8 |
2008 |
757 |
47.0 |
16.1 |
62 |
2009 |
604 |
33.0 |
18.3 |
69.2 |
2010 |
575 |
32.0 |
17.9 |
79.1 |
2011 |
548 |
46.0 |
11.9 |
83.8 |
2012 |
564 |
34.0 |
16.5 |
71.5 |
2013 |
493 |
34.0 |
14.5 |
73.6 |
2014 |
474 |
32.0 |
14.8 |
79.5 |
2015 |
500 |
33.0 |
15.1 |
76.2 |
2016 |
482 |
30.0 |
16.0 |
73.4 |
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.