Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ruth Cherry Intermediate
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
337 |
19.3 |
17.5 |
35.3 |
2010 |
349 |
22.7 |
15.3 |
40.4 |
2011 |
347 |
22.7 |
15.2 |
41.5 |
2012 |
340 |
23.4 |
14.4 |
40 |
2013 |
359 |
22.9 |
15.6 |
41.5 |
2014 |
381 |
24.2 |
15.7 |
40.2 |
2015 |
380 |
26.0 |
14.6 |
40.8 |
2016 |
376 |
28.0 |
13.4 |
37.5 |
2017 |
401 |
28.7 |
13.9 |
37.2 |
2018 |
465 |
30.1 |
15.4 |
34.2 |
2019 |
489 |
31.8 |
15.3 |
38.7 |
2020 |
496 |
30.7 |
16.1 |
40.5 |
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.