Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Prairie Junior High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
189 |
12.7 |
14.9 |
51.9 |
2001 |
174 |
13.1 |
13.3 |
56.9 |
2002 |
178 |
12.3 |
14.5 |
53.9 |
2003 |
178 |
12.3 |
14.5 |
53.9 |
2004 |
183 |
12.8 |
14.3 |
59.6 |
2005 |
166 |
12.4 |
13.4 |
63.9 |
2006 |
178 |
11.8 |
15.1 |
56.2 |
2007 |
164 |
10.8 |
15.2 |
54.9 |
2008 |
142 |
15.2 |
9.3 |
57 |
2009 |
160 |
14.3 |
11.2 |
65.6 |
2010 |
164 |
13.6 |
12.0 |
61.6 |
2011 |
165 |
11.5 |
14.3 |
61.2 |
2012 |
178 |
12.3 |
14.4 |
62.9 |
2013 |
157 |
11.9 |
13.0 |
66.2 |
2014 |
174 |
12.4 |
14.0 |
58 |
2015 |
189 |
14.0 |
13.5 |
67.7 |
2016 |
171 |
14.0 |
12.2 |
67.3 |
2017 |
164 |
14.2 |
11.5 |
65.2 |
2018 |
169 |
14.5 |
11.6 |
68.6 |
2019 |
169 |
14.7 |
11.4 |
72.8 |
2020 |
180 |
13.7 |
13.1 |
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.