Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seton Home
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2017 |
8 |
2.0 |
4.0 |
n/a |
2018 |
82 |
9.4 |
8.7 |
25.6 |
2019 |
25 |
1.3 |
17.9 |
88 |
2020 |
20 |
1.0 |
20.0 |
85 |
2021 |
18 |
1.0 |
18.0 |
83.3 |
2022 |
7 |
1.0 |
7.0 |
n/a |
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.