Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cocheco Academy for the Arts
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
48 |
6.5 |
7.4 |
8.3 |
2007 |
53 |
8.6 |
6.2 |
9.4 |
2008 |
67 |
7.8 |
8.6 |
0 |
2009 |
57 |
6.6 |
8.6 |
0 |
2010 |
77 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2011 |
76 |
5.0 |
15.2 |
11.8 |
2012 |
72 |
4.8 |
15.0 |
19.4 |
2013 |
67 |
5.0 |
13.4 |
0 |
2014 |
66 |
6.6 |
10.0 |
21.2 |
2015 |
64 |
6.0 |
10.6 |
32.8 |
2016 |
61 |
6.0 |
10.1 |
47.5 |
2017 |
66 |
6.0 |
11.0 |
31.8 |
2018 |
60 |
4.0 |
15.0 |
33.3 |
2019 |
59 |
4.0 |
14.7 |
33.9 |
2020 |
41 |
5.2 |
7.8 |
34.1 |
2021 |
41 |
5.2 |
7.8 |
34.1 |
2022 |
36 |
5.8 |
6.2 |
27.8 |
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.