Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle School 596 Peace Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
75 |
6.3 |
11.9 |
89.3 |
2009 |
138 |
7.2 |
19.2 |
87 |
2010 |
195 |
12.0 |
16.2 |
n/a |
2011 |
179 |
11.0 |
16.2 |
75.4 |
2012 |
154 |
13.0 |
11.8 |
89 |
2013 |
119 |
14.9 |
7.9 |
93.3 |
2014 |
85 |
11.0 |
7.7 |
85.9 |
2015 |
47 |
10.0 |
4.7 |
97.9 |
2016 |
49 |
6.0 |
8.1 |
93.9 |
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.