Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Douglass Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
347 |
1.5 |
231.3 |
95.1 |
2006 |
276 |
12.8 |
21.6 |
98.6 |
2007 |
288 |
11.8 |
24.4 |
96.5 |
2008 |
228 |
10.0 |
22.8 |
98.7 |
2009 |
244 |
12.9 |
18.9 |
98.4 |
2010 |
258 |
10.0 |
25.8 |
89.9 |
2011 |
220 |
15.7 |
14.0 |
91.8 |
2012 |
198 |
18.7 |
10.5 |
98.5 |
2013 |
252 |
15.9 |
15.8 |
98 |
2014 |
270 |
18.0 |
15.0 |
98.9 |
2015 |
237 |
17.0 |
13.9 |
98.7 |
2016 |
252 |
18.0 |
14.0 |
100 |
2017 |
238 |
14.2 |
16.7 |
100 |
2018 |
170 |
11.7 |
14.5 |
100 |
2019 |
146 |
10.2 |
14.3 |
97.3 |
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.