Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stephenson Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
186 |
8.7 |
21.4 |
51.6 |
2009 |
179 |
8.3 |
21.6 |
45.8 |
2010 |
176 |
6.8 |
25.6 |
59.7 |
2011 |
180 |
7.6 |
23.6 |
55 |
2012 |
158 |
6.9 |
22.8 |
58.9 |
2013 |
155 |
7.8 |
19.8 |
58.7 |
2014 |
139 |
8.4 |
16.5 |
63.3 |
2015 |
131 |
8.0 |
16.3 |
61.8 |
2016 |
140 |
7.0 |
20.0 |
47.9 |
2017 |
143 |
5.4 |
26.4 |
42.7 |
2018 |
130 |
4.1 |
31.7 |
49.2 |
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.