Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ninth Grade Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
660 |
39.3 |
16.8 |
35.2 |
2007 |
702 |
39.4 |
17.8 |
36.5 |
2008 |
786 |
39.2 |
20.1 |
40.1 |
2009 |
665 |
44.7 |
14.9 |
48.1 |
2010 |
638 |
43.2 |
14.7 |
54.2 |
2011 |
569 |
43.8 |
12.9 |
61.2 |
2012 |
601 |
44.2 |
13.5 |
59.2 |
2013 |
580 |
43.2 |
13.4 |
62.9 |
2014 |
538 |
39.7 |
13.5 |
69.3 |
2015 |
565 |
37.0 |
15.2 |
69.4 |
2016 |
618 |
35.0 |
17.6 |
64.6 |
2017 |
540 |
33.8 |
15.9 |
68.5 |
2018 |
575 |
33.5 |
17.1 |
61.7 |
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.