Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Meredith High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2001 |
19 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
2002 |
21 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2003 |
21 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2004 |
20 |
n/a |
n/a |
85 |
2005 |
23 |
n/a |
n/a |
87 |
2006 |
24 |
2.0 |
12.0 |
87.5 |
2007 |
24 |
n/a |
n/a |
75 |
2008 |
33 |
2.0 |
16.5 |
18.2 |
2009 |
31 |
3.0 |
10.3 |
64.5 |
2010 |
32 |
3.0 |
10.6 |
46.9 |
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.