Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delano Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
658 |
36.0 |
18.2 |
n/a |
1990 |
624 |
30.0 |
20.8 |
n/a |
1991 |
600 |
33.0 |
18.1 |
n/a |
1992 |
611 |
32.0 |
19.0 |
n/a |
1993 |
606 |
34.0 |
17.8 |
n/a |
1994 |
608 |
33.0 |
18.4 |
n/a |
1995 |
751 |
36.0 |
20.9 |
n/a |
1996 |
751 |
36.0 |
20.9 |
n/a |
1997 |
738 |
39.0 |
18.9 |
n/a |
1998 |
762 |
37.0 |
20.6 |
n/a |
1999 |
741 |
38.0 |
19.5 |
n/a |
2000 |
742 |
36.0 |
20.6 |
n/a |
2001 |
779 |
35.0 |
22.3 |
n/a |
2002 |
761 |
34.0 |
22.4 |
72.8 |
2003 |
761 |
34.0 |
22.4 |
72.8 |
2004 |
671 |
30.1 |
22.3 |
88.5 |
2005 |
561 |
33.0 |
17.0 |
98.6 |
2006 |
555 |
32.0 |
17.3 |
90.1 |
2007 |
526 |
26.0 |
20.2 |
98.1 |
2008 |
521 |
28.0 |
18.6 |
80.9 |
2009 |
501 |
30.0 |
16.7 |
97.4 |
2010 |
457 |
23.0 |
19.8 |
99.3 |
2011 |
432 |
21.0 |
20.5 |
99.3 |
2012 |
411 |
21.0 |
19.5 |
99.3 |
2013 |
377 |
15.2 |
24.7 |
97.6 |
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.