Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DCYF Alternative Education Program
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
172 |
21.0 |
8.2 |
98.3 |
2008 |
122 |
31.0 |
3.9 |
23.8 |
2009 |
117 |
27.0 |
3.4 |
97.4 |
2010 |
107 |
23.0 |
4.6 |
97.2 |
2011 |
104 |
28.0 |
3.7 |
97.1 |
2012 |
96 |
22.0 |
4.3 |
96.9 |
2013 |
68 |
18.9 |
3.5 |
95.6 |
2014 |
65 |
19.8 |
3.2 |
95.4 |
2015 |
75 |
19.0 |
3.9 |
96 |
2016 |
65 |
n/a |
n/a |
95.4 |
2017 |
55 |
13.0 |
4.2 |
94.5 |
2018 |
54 |
n/a |
n/a |
5.6 |
2019 |
52 |
14.0 |
3.7 |
5.8 |
2020 |
31 |
14.0 |
2.2 |
9.7 |
2021 |
19 |
11.0 |
1.7 |
15.8 |
2022 |
31 |
10.0 |
3.1 |
9.7 |
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.