Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Essence School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
57 |
5.0 |
11.4 |
82.5 |
1999 |
127 |
10.0 |
12.7 |
37 |
2000 |
184 |
14.0 |
13.1 |
35.9 |
2001 |
197 |
13.0 |
15.2 |
90.9 |
2002 |
245 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2003 |
245 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2004 |
277 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2005 |
257 |
22.0 |
11.7 |
0 |
2006 |
262 |
21.0 |
12.5 |
92.7 |
2007 |
226 |
16.0 |
14.1 |
89.4 |
2008 |
248 |
18.5 |
13.4 |
85.5 |
2009 |
254 |
20.0 |
12.7 |
89 |
2010 |
240 |
17.0 |
14.1 |
n/a |
2011 |
221 |
16.9 |
13.0 |
95.9 |
2012 |
182 |
15.5 |
11.7 |
87.4 |
2013 |
165 |
11.0 |
14.9 |
92.7 |
2014 |
146 |
12.0 |
12.1 |
94.5 |
2015 |
133 |
14.0 |
9.5 |
91.7 |
2016 |
124 |
16.0 |
7.7 |
89.5 |
2017 |
105 |
11.8 |
8.8 |
92.4 |
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.