Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pena Blanca Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
260 |
15.7 |
16.6 |
82.7 |
2005 |
318 |
18.6 |
17.1 |
74.5 |
2006 |
389 |
18.6 |
20.9 |
74.3 |
2007 |
421 |
18.3 |
23.0 |
69.1 |
2008 |
452 |
21.0 |
21.5 |
71.9 |
2009 |
538 |
27.3 |
19.7 |
75.1 |
2010 |
485 |
25.5 |
18.9 |
81.4 |
2011 |
432 |
22.2 |
19.4 |
75.5 |
2012 |
387 |
22.8 |
16.9 |
77.3 |
2013 |
389 |
21.9 |
17.7 |
78.7 |
2014 |
360 |
19.6 |
18.3 |
82.5 |
2015 |
367 |
22.0 |
16.6 |
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.