Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Banks Middle School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1988 |
537 |
33.0 |
16.2 |
0 |
| 1989 |
496 |
35.0 |
14.1 |
n/a |
| 1990 |
929 |
45.0 |
20.6 |
0 |
| 1991 |
875 |
49.0 |
17.8 |
n/a |
| 1992 |
888 |
49.0 |
18.1 |
n/a |
| 1993 |
915 |
51.0 |
17.9 |
n/a |
| 1994 |
909 |
48.0 |
18.9 |
n/a |
| 1995 |
845 |
51.4 |
16.4 |
n/a |
| 1996 |
845 |
51.4 |
16.4 |
n/a |
| 1997 |
824 |
51.9 |
15.9 |
77.8 |
| 1998 |
825 |
47.8 |
17.3 |
69.7 |
| 1999 |
778 |
47.0 |
16.6 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
785 |
47.0 |
16.7 |
87 |
| 2001 |
791 |
49.0 |
16.1 |
90.9 |
| 2002 |
708 |
41.0 |
17.3 |
91.5 |
| 2003 |
708 |
41.0 |
17.3 |
91.5 |
| 2004 |
512 |
35.5 |
14.4 |
78.1 |
| 2005 |
525 |
33.0 |
15.9 |
89.9 |
| 2006 |
528 |
36.0 |
14.7 |
90.9 |
| 2007 |
477 |
30.0 |
15.9 |
91.6 |
| 2008 |
477 |
30.0 |
15.9 |
n/a |
| 2010 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 2012 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
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.