Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Russell Ridge Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
30 |
1.5 |
20.0 |
n/a |
2000 |
40 |
1.0 |
40.0 |
n/a |
2001 |
41 |
0.5 |
82.0 |
n/a |
2002 |
80 |
1.5 |
53.3 |
n/a |
2003 |
80 |
1.5 |
53.3 |
n/a |
2004 |
53 |
2.0 |
26.5 |
n/a |
2005 |
51 |
1.5 |
34.0 |
0 |
2006 |
54 |
1.5 |
36.0 |
7.4 |
2007 |
70 |
1.6 |
43.8 |
7.1 |
2008 |
94 |
1.6 |
58.8 |
4.3 |
2009 |
102 |
1.6 |
63.8 |
0 |
2010 |
104 |
2.1 |
48.6 |
1 |
2011 |
107 |
2.3 |
46.1 |
2.8 |
2012 |
81 |
2.3 |
35.2 |
6.2 |
2013 |
88 |
2.2 |
39.8 |
8 |
2014 |
93 |
n/a |
n/a |
4.3 |
2015 |
103 |
3.0 |
34.3 |
6.8 |
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.