Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early Childhood School - South
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
72 |
n/a |
n/a |
72.2 |
2013 |
196 |
15.0 |
13.0 |
73 |
2014 |
136 |
16.0 |
8.5 |
74.3 |
2015 |
48 |
n/a |
n/a |
79.2 |
2016 |
81 |
n/a |
n/a |
72.8 |
2017 |
173 |
n/a |
n/a |
68.8 |
2018 |
174 |
n/a |
n/a |
62.6 |
2019 |
162 |
n/a |
n/a |
42 |
2020 |
178 |
n/a |
n/a |
84.3 |
2021 |
180 |
n/a |
n/a |
58.9 |
2022 |
162 |
n/a |
n/a |
72.8 |
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.