Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Gulfport 8th Grade
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2008 |
426 |
27.9 |
15.3 |
62.9 |
| 2009 |
429 |
31.3 |
13.7 |
73.2 |
| 2010 |
449 |
28.2 |
15.8 |
71.3 |
| 2011 |
429 |
27.9 |
15.3 |
75.8 |
| 2012 |
416 |
35.1 |
11.8 |
78.1 |
| 2013 |
463 |
45.1 |
10.2 |
83.2 |
| 2014 |
452 |
39.0 |
11.5 |
80.1 |
| 2015 |
498 |
31.0 |
16.0 |
84.9 |
| 2016 |
498 |
34.0 |
14.6 |
82.5 |
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.
