Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Explorers High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
172 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2005 |
264 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2006 |
336 |
23.0 |
14.6 |
91.1 |
2007 |
326 |
22.0 |
14.8 |
90.8 |
2008 |
335 |
23.0 |
14.6 |
94.3 |
2009 |
321 |
23.8 |
13.5 |
89.4 |
2010 |
313 |
23.0 |
13.6 |
n/a |
2011 |
345 |
21.2 |
16.2 |
95.1 |
2012 |
385 |
21.0 |
18.3 |
86.8 |
2013 |
439 |
29.0 |
15.1 |
90.4 |
2014 |
461 |
29.2 |
15.7 |
93.1 |
2015 |
481 |
29.0 |
16.5 |
84.2 |
2016 |
435 |
30.0 |
14.5 |
79.8 |
2017 |
408 |
29.8 |
13.6 |
81.4 |
2018 |
318 |
34.0 |
9.3 |
87.7 |
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.