Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
654 |
39.2 |
16.7 |
53.7 |
2009 |
713 |
38.8 |
15.9 |
56.8 |
2010 |
729 |
41.0 |
17.7 |
63 |
2011 |
715 |
n/a |
n/a |
63.5 |
2012 |
659 |
37.9 |
17.3 |
n/a |
2013 |
624 |
39.9 |
15.6 |
73.4 |
2014 |
625 |
38.0 |
16.4 |
75.2 |
2015 |
534 |
n/a |
n/a |
78.8 |
2016 |
453 |
34.0 |
13.3 |
76.4 |
2017 |
409 |
25.1 |
16.2 |
77.5 |
2018 |
417 |
28.1 |
14.8 |
87.1 |
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.