Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Intermediate School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2001 |
514 |
31.0 |
16.6 |
14.8 |
2002 |
553 |
36.0 |
15.4 |
19.2 |
2003 |
553 |
36.0 |
15.4 |
19.2 |
2004 |
578 |
36.4 |
15.9 |
20.9 |
2005 |
615 |
38.0 |
16.2 |
27.5 |
2006 |
652 |
39.0 |
16.6 |
27.7 |
2007 |
649 |
44.9 |
14.5 |
28.6 |
2008 |
695 |
46.3 |
15.0 |
32.2 |
2009 |
707 |
46.3 |
15.1 |
35.4 |
2010 |
764 |
44.0 |
17.3 |
37.2 |
2011 |
740 |
44.8 |
16.5 |
36.2 |
2012 |
741 |
44.9 |
16.5 |
43.9 |
2013 |
698 |
43.4 |
16.0 |
44.1 |
2014 |
718 |
44.2 |
16.2 |
44.7 |
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.