Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Roots & Wings Community
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
21 |
2.0 |
10.5 |
0 |
2003 |
21 |
2.0 |
10.5 |
0 |
2004 |
21 |
2.1 |
10.0 |
0 |
2005 |
24 |
2.0 |
12.0 |
0 |
2006 |
24 |
2.1 |
11.4 |
58.3 |
2007 |
24 |
1.0 |
24.0 |
54.2 |
2008 |
26 |
1.8 |
14.4 |
50 |
2009 |
47 |
2.8 |
16.8 |
57.4 |
2010 |
49 |
3.8 |
12.7 |
67.3 |
2011 |
35 |
4.5 |
7.6 |
42.9 |
2012 |
43 |
3.7 |
11.3 |
58.1 |
2013 |
50 |
4.0 |
12.3 |
70 |
2014 |
43 |
3.4 |
12.4 |
58.1 |
2015 |
42 |
4.0 |
10.5 |
78.6 |
2016 |
51 |
4.0 |
12.7 |
86.3 |
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.