Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnesota Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
85 |
4.5 |
18.9 |
34.1 |
2008 |
105 |
4.8 |
21.9 |
31.4 |
2009 |
85 |
4.2 |
20.2 |
45.9 |
2010 |
96 |
4.4 |
21.6 |
50 |
2011 |
100 |
4.8 |
20.4 |
35 |
2012 |
98 |
5.2 |
18.8 |
39.8 |
2013 |
89 |
4.6 |
19.2 |
33.7 |
2014 |
78 |
8.1 |
9.6 |
41 |
2015 |
72 |
5.0 |
14.4 |
27.8 |
2016 |
70 |
7.0 |
10.0 |
37.1 |
2017 |
83 |
6.0 |
13.6 |
37.3 |
2018 |
77 |
6.0 |
12.6 |
31.2 |
2019 |
59 |
6.0 |
9.8 |
28.8 |
2020 |
66 |
5.6 |
11.6 |
31.8 |
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.