Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Plains Community Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
96 |
7.2 |
13.3 |
43.8 |
2003 |
96 |
7.2 |
13.3 |
43.8 |
2004 |
85 |
7.4 |
11.5 |
49.4 |
2005 |
81 |
7.6 |
10.7 |
48.1 |
2006 |
73 |
7.5 |
9.7 |
49.3 |
2007 |
75 |
7.2 |
10.4 |
45.3 |
2008 |
65 |
6.9 |
9.4 |
32.3 |
2009 |
62 |
6.9 |
9.0 |
37.1 |
2010 |
61 |
6.5 |
9.2 |
54.1 |
2011 |
55 |
6.4 |
8.5 |
43.6 |
2012 |
56 |
6.3 |
8.7 |
46.4 |
2013 |
64 |
6.0 |
10.5 |
51.6 |
2014 |
56 |
6.5 |
8.5 |
46.4 |
2015 |
45 |
7.0 |
6.4 |
46.7 |
2016 |
46 |
7.0 |
6.5 |
54.3 |
2017 |
48 |
6.7 |
7.1 |
41.7 |
2018 |
44 |
6.4 |
6.8 |
36.4 |
2019 |
53 |
6.3 |
8.2 |
43.4 |
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.