Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Homebound
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1999 |
39 |
11.1 |
3.5 |
15.4 |
| 2000 |
28 |
9.5 |
2.9 |
14.3 |
| 2001 |
36 |
6.8 |
5.3 |
11.1 |
| 2002 |
61 |
10.5 |
5.8 |
3.3 |
| 2003 |
61 |
10.5 |
5.8 |
3.3 |
| 2004 |
70 |
6.2 |
11.3 |
5.7 |
| 2005 |
72 |
9.1 |
7.9 |
19.4 |
| 2006 |
42 |
8.1 |
5.2 |
16.7 |
| 2007 |
55 |
17.7 |
3.1 |
9.1 |
| 2008 |
41 |
12.5 |
3.3 |
9.8 |
| 2009 |
51 |
13.2 |
3.9 |
11.8 |
| 2010 |
48 |
4.8 |
9.9 |
20.8 |
| 2011 |
42 |
7.3 |
5.7 |
21.4 |
| 2012 |
56 |
6.7 |
8.2 |
0 |
| 2013 |
50 |
4.5 |
11.0 |
0 |
| 2014 |
51 |
4.0 |
12.5 |
5.9 |
| 2015 |
48 |
5.0 |
9.6 |
0 |
| 2016 |
44 |
4.0 |
11.0 |
0 |
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.
