Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nettleton Junior High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
313 |
21.6 |
14.4 |
75.7 |
2013 |
360 |
22.0 |
16.3 |
76.9 |
2014 |
339 |
23.5 |
14.3 |
77.3 |
2015 |
331 |
22.0 |
15.0 |
75.5 |
2016 |
212 |
17.0 |
12.4 |
73.6 |
2017 |
212 |
16.0 |
13.1 |
75.9 |
2018 |
206 |
14.8 |
13.8 |
69.9 |
2019 |
196 |
18.9 |
10.3 |
82.1 |
2020 |
181 |
15.7 |
11.4 |
80.1 |
2024 |
165 |
12.0 |
13.7 |
84.8 |
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.