Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central 9th Grade Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
443 |
28.0 |
15.8 |
50.3 |
2005 |
417 |
23.5 |
17.7 |
64.3 |
2006 |
484 |
25.9 |
18.7 |
58.9 |
2007 |
452 |
25.1 |
18.0 |
63.5 |
2008 |
468 |
29.2 |
16.0 |
59 |
2009 |
445 |
29.3 |
15.2 |
64.7 |
2010 |
449 |
27.6 |
16.2 |
58.1 |
2011 |
442 |
23.1 |
19.1 |
57.2 |
2012 |
404 |
20.8 |
19.4 |
65.1 |
2013 |
483 |
21.4 |
22.5 |
56.3 |
2014 |
480 |
22.1 |
21.7 |
57.3 |
2015 |
500 |
23.0 |
21.7 |
60.2 |
2016 |
480 |
22.0 |
21.8 |
54 |
2017 |
465 |
23.5 |
19.7 |
58.1 |
2018 |
425 |
20.2 |
21.0 |
50.8 |
2019 |
405 |
21.5 |
18.8 |
52.6 |
2020 |
416 |
20.9 |
19.8 |
58.9 |
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.