Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocahontas Middle
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
644 |
44.5 |
14.5 |
14.3 |
2005 |
673 |
42.0 |
16.0 |
12.3 |
2006 |
664 |
48.0 |
13.8 |
11.4 |
2007 |
635 |
46.6 |
13.6 |
13.4 |
2008 |
650 |
37.3 |
17.4 |
13.4 |
2009 |
685 |
37.3 |
18.4 |
19.6 |
2010 |
708 |
37.3 |
18.9 |
14.8 |
2011 |
707 |
37.6 |
18.7 |
19 |
2012 |
688 |
45.1 |
15.2 |
20.6 |
2013 |
669 |
46.3 |
14.4 |
19.7 |
2014 |
657 |
46.5 |
14.1 |
18.3 |
2015 |
651 |
46.0 |
14.1 |
17.7 |
2016 |
649 |
45.0 |
14.4 |
15.9 |
2017 |
335 |
23.8 |
14.0 |
42.7 |
2018 |
337 |
27.9 |
12.0 |
57.3 |
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.