Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenge Academy
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1997 |
7 |
7.0 |
1.0 |
42.9 |
| 1998 |
23 |
10.0 |
2.3 |
91.3 |
| 1999 |
11 |
9.0 |
1.2 |
0 |
| 2000 |
9 |
8.0 |
1.1 |
66.7 |
| 2001 |
18 |
7.0 |
2.6 |
83.3 |
| 2002 |
12 |
8.0 |
1.5 |
33.3 |
| 2003 |
12 |
8.0 |
1.5 |
33.3 |
| 2004 |
14 |
6.0 |
2.3 |
35.7 |
| 2005 |
7 |
9.0 |
0.8 |
57.1 |
| 2006 |
7 |
10.0 |
0.7 |
57.1 |
| 2007 |
2 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2008 |
1 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2010 |
1 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2011 |
2 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2012 |
1 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2013 |
1 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2018 |
1 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
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.