Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Sands Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
755 |
11.0 |
68.6 |
0 |
2003 |
755 |
11.0 |
68.6 |
0 |
2004 |
599 |
9.6 |
62.4 |
0 |
2005 |
1163 |
36.0 |
32.3 |
0 |
2006 |
1073 |
39.8 |
27.0 |
0 |
2007 |
1385 |
31.5 |
44.0 |
35.9 |
2008 |
1449 |
82.5 |
17.6 |
42.2 |
2009 |
1888 |
67.0 |
27.8 |
49.5 |
2010 |
1867 |
58.6 |
31.8 |
59.7 |
2011 |
2205 |
n/a |
n/a |
51.1 |
2012 |
1784 |
56.5 |
31.5 |
n/a |
2013 |
1098 |
38.3 |
28.6 |
n/a |
2014 |
1392 |
56.1 |
24.8 |
77.7 |
2015 |
1990 |
68.0 |
29.2 |
83.9 |
2016 |
1931 |
73.0 |
26.4 |
84.4 |
2017 |
1721 |
67.2 |
25.5 |
86 |
2018 |
1234 |
53.5 |
23.0 |
84.9 |
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.