Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Ridge Junior High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
128 |
10.5 |
12.1 |
n/a |
1990 |
132 |
9.5 |
13.8 |
n/a |
1991 |
150 |
8.0 |
18.7 |
n/a |
1992 |
134 |
7.9 |
16.9 |
n/a |
1993 |
131 |
9.0 |
14.6 |
n/a |
1994 |
152 |
8.0 |
19.0 |
n/a |
1995 |
136 |
8.0 |
17.0 |
n/a |
1996 |
136 |
8.0 |
17.0 |
n/a |
1997 |
157 |
8.0 |
19.6 |
n/a |
1998 |
151 |
8.3 |
18.2 |
n/a |
1999 |
157 |
9.3 |
16.9 |
n/a |
2000 |
146 |
9.3 |
15.7 |
n/a |
2001 |
138 |
9.3 |
14.8 |
n/a |
2002 |
142 |
7.3 |
19.5 |
21.8 |
2003 |
142 |
7.3 |
19.5 |
21.8 |
2004 |
136 |
7.0 |
19.4 |
0 |
2005 |
138 |
6.0 |
23.0 |
29.7 |
2006 |
146 |
8.0 |
18.3 |
28.8 |
2007 |
135 |
7.0 |
19.3 |
24.4 |
2008 |
132 |
6.0 |
22.0 |
33.3 |
2009 |
145 |
7.0 |
20.7 |
41.4 |
2010 |
122 |
8.0 |
15.2 |
43.4 |
2011 |
111 |
7.0 |
15.8 |
36 |
2012 |
116 |
8.0 |
14.5 |
38.8 |
2013 |
121 |
8.6 |
13.9 |
43.8 |
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.