Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Early Childhood Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2020 |
103 |
3.0 |
34.3 |
14.6 |
2021 |
84 |
1.0 |
84.0 |
10.7 |
2022 |
67 |
0.0 |
n/a |
4.5 |
2023 |
72 |
4.0 |
18.0 |
16.7 |
2024 |
79 |
3.9 |
20.2 |
36.7 |
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.