Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New School for Community Service
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1995 |
75 |
5.0 |
15.0 |
65.3 |
| 1996 |
75 |
5.0 |
15.0 |
65.3 |
| 1997 |
105 |
5.0 |
21.0 |
65.7 |
| 1998 |
109 |
5.5 |
19.8 |
64.2 |
| 1999 |
105 |
5.5 |
19.1 |
73.3 |
| 2000 |
114 |
4.5 |
25.3 |
71.1 |
| 2001 |
110 |
6.5 |
16.9 |
69.1 |
| 2002 |
119 |
6.8 |
17.5 |
58 |
| 2003 |
119 |
6.8 |
17.5 |
58 |
| 2004 |
128 |
8.0 |
16.0 |
45.3 |
| 2005 |
127 |
8.0 |
15.9 |
n/a |
| 2006 |
134 |
8.0 |
16.8 |
n/a |
| 2007 |
142 |
6.3 |
22.5 |
52.8 |
| 2008 |
156 |
7.0 |
22.3 |
54.5 |
| 2009 |
140 |
7.6 |
18.4 |
67.1 |
| 2010 |
150 |
8.0 |
18.7 |
71.3 |
| 2011 |
156 |
7.5 |
20.8 |
69.9 |
| 2012 |
153 |
6.9 |
21.8 |
85.6 |
| 2013 |
167 |
9.0 |
18.5 |
80.8 |
| 2014 |
167 |
9.4 |
17.6 |
80.8 |
| 2015 |
158 |
n/a |
n/a |
86.1 |
| 2016 |
168 |
10.0 |
16.8 |
60.7 |
| 2017 |
148 |
12.0 |
12.3 |
88.5 |
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.
