Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School of Science & Technology
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1994 |
64 |
24.7 |
2.6 |
4.7 |
1995 |
89 |
4.2 |
21.2 |
0 |
1996 |
89 |
4.2 |
21.2 |
0 |
1997 |
99 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2 |
1998 |
128 |
n/a |
0.0 |
0 |
1999 |
128 |
9.5 |
13.5 |
3.9 |
2000 |
131 |
6.7 |
19.6 |
5.3 |
2001 |
151 |
6.3 |
24.0 |
4 |
2002 |
168 |
6.6 |
25.5 |
8.4 |
2003 |
168 |
6.6 |
25.5 |
8.4 |
2004 |
174 |
7.0 |
24.9 |
10.9 |
2005 |
175 |
7.5 |
23.3 |
7.3 |
2006 |
183 |
8.0 |
22.9 |
6.6 |
2007 |
167 |
10.1 |
16.5 |
11 |
2008 |
167 |
8.6 |
19.4 |
16.1 |
2009 |
162 |
8.9 |
18.2 |
17.6 |
2010 |
162 |
7.5 |
21.6 |
22 |
2011 |
180 |
7.5 |
24.0 |
0 |
2012 |
176 |
7.6 |
23.0 |
23.3 |
2013 |
171 |
4.6 |
37.1 |
16.4 |
2014 |
174 |
6.6 |
26.1 |
n/a |
2015 |
158 |
8.0 |
19.7 |
n/a |
2016 |
159 |
8.0 |
19.8 |
n/a |
2017 |
176 |
7.1 |
24.7 |
n/a |
2018 |
173 |
8.4 |
20.5 |
n/a |
2019 |
162 |
9.0 |
17.9 |
n/a |
2020 |
175 |
7.2 |
24.1 |
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.