Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamilton Freshman School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
652 |
35.8 |
18.2 |
46.7 |
2006 |
590 |
36.5 |
16.2 |
53.6 |
2007 |
716 |
37.3 |
19.2 |
52.9 |
2008 |
639 |
33.6 |
19.0 |
n/a |
2009 |
614 |
32.0 |
19.2 |
61.1 |
2010 |
686 |
31.0 |
22.1 |
62 |
2011 |
640 |
34.0 |
18.8 |
63.9 |
2012 |
685 |
33.0 |
20.7 |
66.7 |
2013 |
738 |
32.0 |
23.0 |
67.2 |
2014 |
754 |
32.9 |
22.8 |
67.6 |
2015 |
679 |
n/a |
n/a |
74.2 |
2016 |
705 |
31.0 |
22.7 |
71.3 |
2017 |
689 |
32.0 |
21.5 |
68.1 |
2018 |
713 |
34.0 |
20.9 |
68.2 |
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.