Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MacArthur Ninth Grade
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
811 |
59.6 |
13.6 |
66.7 |
2001 |
751 |
62.2 |
12.1 |
70.6 |
2002 |
851 |
61.8 |
13.8 |
79.9 |
2003 |
851 |
61.8 |
13.8 |
79.9 |
2004 |
923 |
58.3 |
15.8 |
78.7 |
2005 |
868 |
59.1 |
14.7 |
80.2 |
2006 |
900 |
60.7 |
14.8 |
79.1 |
2007 |
923 |
61.4 |
15.0 |
82.3 |
2008 |
912 |
61.3 |
14.9 |
78.8 |
2009 |
807 |
60.7 |
13.3 |
86.6 |
2010 |
978 |
62.6 |
15.6 |
82.9 |
2011 |
917 |
60.6 |
15.1 |
80.6 |
2012 |
958 |
58.9 |
16.2 |
84.3 |
2013 |
991 |
59.1 |
16.7 |
87.1 |
2014 |
959 |
59.8 |
16.0 |
90.8 |
2015 |
976 |
60.0 |
16.2 |
84.8 |
2016 |
1059 |
65.0 |
16.2 |
93.1 |
2017 |
1023 |
59.3 |
17.2 |
87.9 |
2018 |
990 |
58.7 |
16.8 |
90.5 |
2019 |
918 |
49.8 |
18.4 |
91.1 |
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.