Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
302 |
28.0 |
10.8 |
63.9 |
2000 |
175 |
13.7 |
12.8 |
84 |
2001 |
194 |
12.7 |
15.3 |
90.2 |
2002 |
250 |
18.5 |
13.5 |
96 |
2003 |
250 |
18.5 |
13.5 |
96 |
2004 |
213 |
18.0 |
11.8 |
98.1 |
2005 |
219 |
12.4 |
17.7 |
88.1 |
2006 |
286 |
15.0 |
19.1 |
95.5 |
2007 |
315 |
15.0 |
21.0 |
95.9 |
2008 |
498 |
20.0 |
24.9 |
99.4 |
2009 |
561 |
28.9 |
19.4 |
97.9 |
2010 |
498 |
33.9 |
14.6 |
99.2 |
2011 |
695 |
18.0 |
38.5 |
53.1 |
2012 |
735 |
34.6 |
21.1 |
64.8 |
2013 |
642 |
31.0 |
20.6 |
97.2 |
2014 |
485 |
18.8 |
25.7 |
94.6 |
2015 |
469 |
30.0 |
15.6 |
98.7 |
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.