Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Day Head Start
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
531 |
n/a |
n/a |
99.1 |
2006 |
236 |
n/a |
n/a |
6.8 |
2007 |
221 |
3.0 |
73.7 |
42.5 |
2008 |
214 |
2.0 |
107.0 |
0 |
2009 |
232 |
1.9 |
117.8 |
0 |
2010 |
201 |
1.0 |
201.0 |
0.5 |
2011 |
258 |
1.0 |
258.0 |
1.2 |
2012 |
166 |
2.0 |
83.0 |
0 |
2013 |
241 |
2.0 |
120.5 |
1.2 |
2014 |
223 |
n/a |
n/a |
8.5 |
2015 |
206 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2016 |
235 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2017 |
240 |
n/a |
n/a |
8.8 |
2018 |
234 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2019 |
262 |
n/a |
n/a |
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.