Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gaston Middle
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2013 |
213 |
16.9 |
12.5 |
93 |
| 2014 |
223 |
16.4 |
13.5 |
85.2 |
| 2015 |
202 |
17.0 |
11.8 |
98.5 |
| 2016 |
165 |
10.0 |
16.5 |
97.6 |
| 2017 |
171 |
10.2 |
16.7 |
98.2 |
| 2018 |
189 |
13.0 |
14.5 |
96.3 |
| 2019 |
168 |
9.9 |
16.8 |
98.2 |
| 2020 |
151 |
14.1 |
10.7 |
98 |
| 2021 |
105 |
10.2 |
10.2 |
97.1 |
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.
