Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jp Cowen Achievement Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
26 |
n/a |
n/a |
88.5 |
2013 |
20 |
n/a |
n/a |
65 |
2014 |
36 |
n/a |
n/a |
86.1 |
2015 |
30 |
n/a |
n/a |
73.3 |
2016 |
31 |
n/a |
n/a |
58.1 |
2017 |
35 |
0.1 |
291.6 |
57.1 |
2018 |
19 |
1.0 |
19.0 |
84.2 |
2019 |
35 |
3.9 |
8.8 |
91.4 |
2020 |
33 |
4.0 |
8.2 |
90.9 |
2021 |
49 |
3.2 |
15.2 |
79.6 |
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.