Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Opal School of the Portland Children's Museum
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
42 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2003 |
42 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2004 |
50 |
4.5 |
11.1 |
16.3 |
2005 |
71 |
n/a |
n/a |
21.7 |
2006 |
76 |
5.0 |
15.2 |
31.6 |
2007 |
75 |
6.8 |
11.0 |
21.7 |
2008 |
76 |
5.3 |
14.3 |
20.8 |
2009 |
75 |
4.2 |
17.9 |
20.8 |
2010 |
80 |
6.4 |
12.4 |
n/a |
2011 |
80 |
5.0 |
16.0 |
23.8 |
2012 |
88 |
5.8 |
15.1 |
n/a |
2013 |
88 |
8.3 |
10.6 |
17 |
2014 |
87 |
8.7 |
10.0 |
20.7 |
2015 |
88 |
6.0 |
14.6 |
n/a |
2016 |
88 |
7.0 |
12.5 |
n/a |
2017 |
88 |
2.9 |
30.3 |
n/a |
2018 |
87 |
3.8 |
22.8 |
n/a |
2019 |
88 |
5.4 |
16.2 |
n/a |
2020 |
89 |
4.9 |
18.0 |
n/a |
2021 |
90 |
7.4 |
12.0 |
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.