Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vesper Community Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
111 |
6.7 |
16.6 |
20.7 |
2010 |
129 |
5.7 |
22.6 |
27.1 |
2011 |
170 |
7.1 |
23.7 |
27.1 |
2012 |
198 |
9.3 |
21.1 |
34.8 |
2013 |
206 |
9.9 |
20.6 |
33 |
2014 |
193 |
10.3 |
18.6 |
30.1 |
2015 |
99 |
n/a |
n/a |
26.3 |
2016 |
98 |
9.0 |
10.8 |
33.7 |
2017 |
89 |
5.4 |
16.4 |
14.6 |
2018 |
77 |
5.7 |
13.4 |
26 |
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.