Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School Connections Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
590 |
13.0 |
45.4 |
51.8 |
2010 |
1639 |
31.7 |
51.7 |
50.2 |
2011 |
2443 |
49.3 |
49.5 |
48.5 |
2012 |
2794 |
69.0 |
40.4 |
49.4 |
2013 |
2980 |
76.0 |
39.2 |
42.4 |
2014 |
3331 |
78.4 |
42.4 |
43.3 |
2015 |
3457 |
91.0 |
37.9 |
41.5 |
2016 |
3648 |
107.0 |
34.0 |
38.7 |
2017 |
4009 |
117.4 |
34.1 |
40.1 |
2018 |
4719 |
145.4 |
32.4 |
31.8 |
2019 |
5507 |
166.4 |
33.0 |
38.8 |
2020 |
5193 |
169.4 |
30.6 |
38.9 |
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.