Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kalkaska Alternative Program
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
0 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
1999 |
74 |
4.0 |
18.5 |
0 |
2000 |
62 |
2.7 |
23.0 |
80.6 |
2001 |
64 |
2.7 |
23.7 |
95.3 |
2002 |
90 |
n/a |
n/a |
56.7 |
2003 |
90 |
n/a |
n/a |
56.7 |
2004 |
67 |
3.4 |
19.7 |
71.6 |
2005 |
75 |
3.4 |
22.1 |
n/a |
2006 |
70 |
3.4 |
20.6 |
64.3 |
2007 |
101 |
3.9 |
25.9 |
68.3 |
2008 |
94 |
4.6 |
20.4 |
55.3 |
2009 |
76 |
5.1 |
14.9 |
71.1 |
2010 |
86 |
5.0 |
16.9 |
72.1 |
2011 |
77 |
4.2 |
18.1 |
63.6 |
2012 |
69 |
5.0 |
13.8 |
76.8 |
2013 |
80 |
5.0 |
16.0 |
78.8 |
2014 |
87 |
4.9 |
17.7 |
67.8 |
2015 |
65 |
5.0 |
13.0 |
70.8 |
2016 |
65 |
4.0 |
16.2 |
70.8 |
2017 |
35 |
2.9 |
11.7 |
91.4 |
2018 |
35 |
3.1 |
11.0 |
82.9 |
2019 |
23 |
2.8 |
8.0 |
87 |
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.