Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2011 |
55 |
7.0 |
7.8 |
9.1 |
2012 |
51 |
6.0 |
8.5 |
60.8 |
2013 |
50 |
8.0 |
6.2 |
70 |
2014 |
52 |
6.0 |
8.6 |
88.5 |
2015 |
58 |
6.0 |
9.6 |
79.3 |
2016 |
56 |
7.0 |
8.0 |
78.6 |
2017 |
50 |
7.0 |
7.1 |
76 |
2018 |
31 |
8.0 |
3.8 |
90.3 |
2019 |
34 |
6.0 |
5.6 |
91.2 |
2020 |
16 |
1.0 |
16.0 |
81.3 |
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.