Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Battle Creek Learning Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1994 |
5 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
40 |
1995 |
5 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
80 |
1996 |
5 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
80 |
1997 |
29 |
1.0 |
29.0 |
69 |
1998 |
25 |
n/a |
0.0 |
80 |
1999 |
22 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
77.3 |
2002 |
25 |
3.4 |
7.4 |
88 |
2003 |
25 |
3.4 |
7.4 |
88 |
2004 |
27 |
2.9 |
9.3 |
81.5 |
2005 |
18 |
3.0 |
6.0 |
83.3 |
2006 |
20 |
n/a |
n/a |
85 |
2007 |
23 |
3.2 |
7.2 |
87 |
2008 |
23 |
3.4 |
6.8 |
87 |
2009 |
27 |
3.4 |
7.9 |
88.9 |
2010 |
27 |
3.3 |
8.1 |
88.9 |
2011 |
21 |
3.7 |
5.6 |
85.7 |
2012 |
23 |
3.0 |
7.6 |
87 |
2013 |
12 |
1.7 |
6.7 |
75 |
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.