Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virtual Schoolhouse Inc.
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
210 |
15.0 |
14.0 |
0 |
2006 |
566 |
25.9 |
21.9 |
21.7 |
2007 |
873 |
37.0 |
23.6 |
37 |
2008 |
543 |
24.0 |
22.6 |
n/a |
2009 |
391 |
36.7 |
10.7 |
89.3 |
2010 |
330 |
31.7 |
10.3 |
100.6 |
2011 |
313 |
22.3 |
14.0 |
72.2 |
2012 |
356 |
47.2 |
7.5 |
67.4 |
2013 |
358 |
51.2 |
6.9 |
0 |
2014 |
388 |
21.2 |
18.2 |
98.5 |
2015 |
375 |
n/a |
n/a |
100 |
2016 |
330 |
13.0 |
25.3 |
68.8 |
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.