Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coldwater Attendance Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2010 |
561 |
40.6 |
13.8 |
91.4 |
2011 |
572 |
38.5 |
14.8 |
93.7 |
2012 |
576 |
36.9 |
15.6 |
92.7 |
2013 |
633 |
42.0 |
15.0 |
94 |
2014 |
566 |
34.9 |
16.2 |
92 |
2015 |
518 |
33.0 |
15.6 |
95 |
2016 |
537 |
34.0 |
15.7 |
95.5 |
2017 |
472 |
31.7 |
14.8 |
93.4 |
2018 |
472 |
24.5 |
19.2 |
96.4 |
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.