Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aldine Ninth Grade
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
790 |
60.3 |
13.1 |
68.4 |
2000 |
808 |
62.2 |
13.0 |
73 |
2001 |
864 |
58.9 |
14.7 |
69.8 |
2002 |
902 |
64.4 |
14.0 |
74.5 |
2003 |
902 |
64.4 |
14.0 |
74.5 |
2004 |
901 |
55.0 |
16.4 |
73.1 |
2005 |
893 |
55.1 |
16.2 |
79.7 |
2006 |
898 |
56.7 |
15.8 |
76.7 |
2007 |
876 |
56.3 |
15.6 |
83.2 |
2008 |
817 |
58.3 |
14.0 |
80.2 |
2009 |
849 |
55.1 |
15.4 |
85.4 |
2010 |
865 |
55.6 |
15.5 |
88.3 |
2011 |
858 |
51.9 |
16.5 |
85.4 |
2012 |
887 |
55.2 |
16.0 |
87.9 |
2013 |
805 |
55.2 |
14.5 |
88.1 |
2014 |
785 |
52.1 |
15.0 |
88.8 |
2015 |
791 |
54.0 |
14.6 |
70.5 |
2016 |
856 |
57.0 |
15.0 |
89 |
2017 |
803 |
57.3 |
13.9 |
91.5 |
2018 |
840 |
51.8 |
16.2 |
91.5 |
2019 |
703 |
45.1 |
15.5 |
87.5 |
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.