Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mattole Valley Charter (#159)
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
872 |
63.1 |
13.8 |
0 |
2000 |
179 |
5.3 |
33.8 |
3.4 |
2001 |
520 |
19.9 |
26.1 |
0 |
2002 |
852 |
41.3 |
20.6 |
0 |
2003 |
852 |
41.3 |
20.6 |
0 |
2004 |
982 |
52.4 |
18.7 |
0 |
2005 |
871 |
50.4 |
17.3 |
0 |
2006 |
877 |
47.2 |
18.6 |
4.1 |
2007 |
971 |
47.3 |
20.5 |
38.8 |
2008 |
825 |
61.9 |
13.3 |
59.4 |
2009 |
831 |
51.5 |
14.2 |
55 |
2010 |
878 |
58.0 |
15.1 |
51.4 |
2011 |
891 |
n/a |
n/a |
86.8 |
2012 |
667 |
42.5 |
15.6 |
n/a |
2013 |
735 |
48.8 |
15.0 |
15.5 |
2014 |
662 |
41.0 |
16.1 |
66.6 |
2015 |
723 |
46.0 |
15.7 |
72.8 |
2016 |
670 |
34.0 |
19.7 |
68.2 |
2017 |
680 |
39.3 |
17.2 |
66.9 |
2018 |
727 |
39.0 |
18.6 |
71 |
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.