Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kent Vocational Options
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1995 |
157 |
5.0 |
31.4 |
0 |
| 1996 |
157 |
5.0 |
31.4 |
0 |
| 1997 |
79 |
5.0 |
15.8 |
0 |
| 1998 |
101 |
6.0 |
16.8 |
0 |
| 1999 |
102 |
7.0 |
14.6 |
0 |
| 2000 |
108 |
9.0 |
12.0 |
0 |
| 2001 |
118 |
10.0 |
11.8 |
0 |
| 2002 |
135 |
18.6 |
7.3 |
n/a |
| 2003 |
135 |
18.6 |
7.3 |
n/a |
| 2004 |
136 |
13.1 |
10.4 |
n/a |
| 2005 |
146 |
13.2 |
11.1 |
n/a |
| 2006 |
162 |
13.2 |
12.3 |
0 |
| 2007 |
157 |
13.2 |
11.9 |
77.5 |
| 2008 |
148 |
14.2 |
10.4 |
80.7 |
| 2009 |
178 |
12.2 |
14.6 |
76.9 |
| 2011 |
78 |
15.3 |
5.0 |
80.8 |
| 2012 |
68 |
16.1 |
4.2 |
75 |
| 2013 |
88 |
16.4 |
5.3 |
63.6 |
| 2014 |
95 |
15.0 |
6.3 |
58.9 |
| 2015 |
105 |
7.0 |
15.0 |
64.8 |
| 2016 |
64 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
57.8 |
| 2017 |
199 |
7.0 |
28.4 |
59.3 |
| 2018 |
112 |
2.0 |
56.0 |
69.6 |
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.
