Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia Virtual Academy-Orient
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
137 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2010 |
179 |
2.0 |
89.5 |
n/a |
2011 |
112 |
3.9 |
28.5 |
0 |
2012 |
253 |
2.9 |
84.6 |
n/a |
2013 |
158 |
2.0 |
75.5 |
0 |
2014 |
82 |
n/a |
n/a |
3.7 |
2015 |
47 |
1.0 |
47.0 |
19.1 |
2016 |
44 |
1.0 |
44.0 |
9.1 |
2017 |
37 |
0.6 |
56.0 |
0 |
2018 |
48 |
0.6 |
72.7 |
6.3 |
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.