Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Punxsutawney Area Middle School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1998 |
852 |
44.8 |
19.0 |
n/a |
| 1999 |
816 |
50.8 |
16.1 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
788 |
48.8 |
16.1 |
0 |
| 2001 |
778 |
50.8 |
15.3 |
0 |
| 2002 |
766 |
49.9 |
15.4 |
0 |
| 2003 |
766 |
49.9 |
15.4 |
0 |
| 2004 |
736 |
50.6 |
14.5 |
0 |
| 2005 |
727 |
49.6 |
14.7 |
0 |
| 2006 |
703 |
48.9 |
14.4 |
47.5 |
| 2007 |
692 |
48.3 |
14.3 |
n/a |
| 2008 |
637 |
49.0 |
13.0 |
n/a |
| 2009 |
629 |
45.6 |
13.8 |
49.1 |
| 2010 |
761 |
53.4 |
14.2 |
43.5 |
| 2011 |
727 |
55.4 |
13.1 |
47.7 |
| 2012 |
739 |
56.7 |
13.0 |
49.3 |
| 2013 |
709 |
56.6 |
12.5 |
50.1 |
| 2014 |
723 |
57.4 |
12.5 |
43.4 |
| 2015 |
704 |
57.0 |
12.3 |
57 |
| 2016 |
659 |
60.0 |
10.9 |
56.4 |
| 2017 |
641 |
54.7 |
11.7 |
59.6 |
| 2018 |
642 |
50.7 |
12.6 |
100 |
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.
