Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt Penn Primary Center
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2006 |
160 |
10.4 |
15.4 |
0 |
| 2007 |
179 |
11.7 |
15.3 |
23.5 |
| 2008 |
157 |
10.4 |
15.1 |
30 |
| 2009 |
136 |
12.0 |
11.3 |
31.5 |
| 2010 |
135 |
12.0 |
11.2 |
34.4 |
| 2011 |
154 |
11.0 |
14.0 |
37.7 |
| 2012 |
169 |
11.0 |
15.3 |
37.3 |
| 2013 |
180 |
10.0 |
18.0 |
48.9 |
| 2014 |
179 |
10.0 |
17.9 |
47.5 |
| 2015 |
183 |
12.0 |
15.2 |
51.9 |
| 2016 |
157 |
11.0 |
14.2 |
50.3 |
| 2017 |
169 |
10.0 |
16.9 |
50.9 |
| 2018 |
185 |
12.0 |
15.4 |
57.8 |
| 2019 |
172 |
12.0 |
14.3 |
60.5 |
| 2020 |
153 |
13.0 |
11.7 |
52.3 |
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.
