Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgecrest Elementary
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 545 | 26.7 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 1990 | 528 | 26.4 | 20.0 | 33.3 |
| 1991 | 577 | 26.6 | 21.6 | 36.0 |
| 1992 | 587 | 27.4 | 21.4 | 42.9 |
| 1993 | 598 | 28.7 | 20.8 | 42.1 |
| 1994 | 573 | 27.5 | 20.8 | 53.6 |
| 1995 | 658 | 31.3 | 21.0 | 57.3 |
| 1996 | 658 | 31.3 | 21.0 | 57.3 |
| 1997 | 737 | 39.7 | 18.6 | 59.0 |
| 1998 | 740 | 44.1 | 16.8 | 61.9 |
| 1999 | 789 | 44.2 | 17.9 | 75.5 |
| 2000 | 590 | 40.4 | 14.6 | 77.5 |
| 2001 | 650 | 38.3 | 17.0 | 65.8 |
| 2002 | 795 | 41.3 | 19.2 | 77.4 |
| 2003 | 795 | 41.3 | 19.2 | 77.4 |
| 2004 | 790 | 47.2 | 16.7 | 81.1 |
| 2005 | 651 | 47.0 | 13.9 | 84.2 |
| 2006 | 706 | 48.0 | 14.7 | 80.9 |
| 2007 | 647 | 45.2 | 14.3 | 82.8 |
| 2008 | 563 | 50.7 | 11.1 | 84.0 |
| 2009 | 588 | 45.3 | 13.0 | 83.3 |
| 2010 | 575 | 44.2 | 12.9 | 85.2 |
| 2011 | 621 | 42.7 | 14.5 | 87.8 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch
For information about the National School Lunch Program, see the FRAC Website