Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Natomas Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
509 |
20.5 |
24.8 |
7.1 |
1999 |
620 |
29.7 |
20.9 |
6.3 |
2000 |
780 |
43.5 |
17.9 |
12.5 |
2001 |
944 |
48.5 |
19.5 |
10.5 |
2002 |
1066 |
52.4 |
20.3 |
13.9 |
2003 |
1066 |
52.4 |
20.3 |
13.9 |
2004 |
1045 |
51.8 |
20.2 |
16.1 |
2005 |
1046 |
53.5 |
19.6 |
19.5 |
2006 |
1129 |
57.4 |
19.7 |
18.1 |
2007 |
1121 |
57.8 |
19.4 |
16.8 |
2008 |
1096 |
64.6 |
17.0 |
17.6 |
2009 |
1150 |
61.0 |
15.9 |
23 |
2010 |
1191 |
59.9 |
19.8 |
21.5 |
2011 |
1304 |
n/a |
n/a |
22.7 |
2012 |
1365 |
62.5 |
21.8 |
n/a |
2013 |
1398 |
63.7 |
21.9 |
22.4 |
2014 |
1492 |
62.7 |
23.7 |
17.2 |
2015 |
1574 |
69.0 |
22.8 |
25.3 |
2016 |
1638 |
72.0 |
22.7 |
22.5 |
2017 |
1836 |
82.6 |
22.2 |
20.5 |
2018 |
1822 |
n/a |
n/a |
23.4 |
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.