Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cardington Intermediate School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2007 |
284 |
14.8 |
19.2 |
36.3 |
| 2008 |
279 |
12.0 |
23.3 |
n/a |
| 2009 |
281 |
16.0 |
17.6 |
36.2 |
| 2010 |
284 |
13.5 |
21.0 |
40 |
| 2011 |
284 |
11.8 |
23.9 |
42.6 |
| 2012 |
266 |
12.0 |
22.1 |
50.8 |
| 2013 |
259 |
14.0 |
18.5 |
53.7 |
| 2014 |
171 |
12.2 |
13.9 |
n/a |
| 2015 |
177 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2016 |
167 |
11.0 |
15.1 |
0 |
| 2017 |
156 |
10.0 |
15.6 |
n/a |
| 2018 |
176 |
9.0 |
19.5 |
n/a |
| 2019 |
178 |
9.0 |
19.7 |
n/a |
| 2020 |
159 |
10.0 |
15.9 |
n/a |
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.
