Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Truth Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
91 |
5.2 |
17.5 |
82.4 |
2006 |
131 |
7.1 |
18.5 |
84 |
2007 |
162 |
11.0 |
14.7 |
86.4 |
2008 |
197 |
10.4 |
18.9 |
82.7 |
2009 |
223 |
11.8 |
18.8 |
85.7 |
2010 |
264 |
11.3 |
23.1 |
57.6 |
2011 |
308 |
15.3 |
20.0 |
88 |
2012 |
332 |
16.0 |
20.7 |
91 |
2013 |
354 |
17.0 |
20.8 |
93.2 |
2014 |
376 |
20.0 |
18.8 |
94.9 |
2015 |
421 |
19.0 |
22.1 |
94.8 |
2016 |
460 |
23.0 |
20.0 |
93 |
2017 |
477 |
20.6 |
23.1 |
93.3 |
2018 |
477 |
24.6 |
19.3 |
57.4 |
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.