Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Rhodes School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
91 |
3.9 |
23.3 |
80.2 |
2009 |
128 |
7.8 |
16.3 |
39.8 |
2010 |
298 |
17.3 |
17.1 |
79.5 |
2011 |
355 |
17.5 |
20.2 |
80.8 |
2012 |
595 |
28.5 |
20.8 |
86.4 |
2013 |
724 |
29.7 |
24.3 |
81.1 |
2014 |
683 |
35.9 |
18.9 |
72.6 |
2015 |
481 |
29.0 |
16.5 |
75.5 |
2016 |
464 |
25.0 |
18.5 |
78.9 |
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.