Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Castle
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
283 |
21.0 |
13.5 |
98.9 |
2008 |
279 |
23.3 |
12.0 |
96.1 |
2009 |
292 |
21.6 |
13.5 |
81.5 |
2010 |
256 |
21.5 |
11.9 |
n/a |
2011 |
262 |
22.7 |
11.4 |
87 |
2012 |
245 |
22.0 |
11.1 |
89 |
2013 |
231 |
20.9 |
11.0 |
89.6 |
2014 |
171 |
14.7 |
11.6 |
88.3 |
2015 |
133 |
12.0 |
11.0 |
91.7 |
2016 |
106 |
12.0 |
8.8 |
94.3 |
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.