Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fern Ridge High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1993 |
81 |
8.8 |
9.2 |
n/a |
1994 |
100 |
8.8 |
11.4 |
0 |
1995 |
106 |
11.8 |
9.0 |
0.9 |
1996 |
106 |
11.8 |
9.0 |
0.9 |
1997 |
98 |
10.8 |
9.1 |
16.3 |
1998 |
107 |
15.8 |
6.8 |
23.4 |
1999 |
99 |
9.8 |
10.1 |
17.2 |
2000 |
87 |
8.8 |
9.9 |
23 |
2001 |
88 |
16.8 |
5.2 |
15.9 |
2002 |
94 |
12.8 |
7.3 |
3.2 |
2003 |
94 |
12.8 |
7.3 |
3.2 |
2004 |
109 |
12.4 |
8.8 |
14.7 |
2005 |
90 |
12.4 |
7.3 |
8.9 |
2006 |
83 |
11.4 |
7.3 |
14.5 |
2007 |
112 |
10.3 |
10.9 |
14.3 |
2008 |
108 |
9.3 |
11.6 |
14.8 |
2009 |
99 |
11.0 |
9.0 |
11.1 |
2010 |
78 |
11.7 |
6.6 |
24.4 |
2011 |
89 |
10.8 |
8.1 |
24.7 |
2012 |
116 |
11.3 |
10.2 |
15.5 |
2013 |
83 |
11.2 |
7.4 |
38.6 |
2014 |
70 |
13.5 |
5.1 |
41.4 |
2015 |
74 |
12.0 |
6.1 |
40.5 |
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.