Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Urban Science Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
538 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2006 |
504 |
33.0 |
15.3 |
70 |
2007 |
491 |
42.0 |
11.7 |
80.2 |
2008 |
485 |
36.4 |
13.3 |
83.3 |
2009 |
477 |
39.0 |
12.2 |
75.9 |
2010 |
466 |
39.9 |
11.6 |
n/a |
2011 |
424 |
43.0 |
9.8 |
86.1 |
2012 |
445 |
38.1 |
11.6 |
86.1 |
2013 |
409 |
31.3 |
13.0 |
86.1 |
2014 |
373 |
29.2 |
12.7 |
99.2 |
2015 |
331 |
28.0 |
11.8 |
80.4 |
2016 |
300 |
24.0 |
12.5 |
76 |
2017 |
255 |
22.3 |
11.4 |
74.1 |
2018 |
316 |
29.0 |
10.8 |
86.7 |
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.