Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shekinah Radiance Academy (Garland)
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2010 |
72 |
4.5 |
16.0 |
65.3 |
2011 |
119 |
8.0 |
14.8 |
64.7 |
2012 |
126 |
7.0 |
18.0 |
75.4 |
2013 |
119 |
5.4 |
21.7 |
79.8 |
2014 |
115 |
8.0 |
14.3 |
66.1 |
2015 |
125 |
9.0 |
13.8 |
81.6 |
2016 |
91 |
8.0 |
11.3 |
92.3 |
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.