Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Charter Middle
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
61 |
2.0 |
30.5 |
n/a |
2013 |
112 |
4.7 |
23.5 |
61.6 |
2014 |
184 |
6.0 |
30.6 |
54.3 |
2015 |
177 |
6.0 |
29.5 |
49.7 |
2016 |
208 |
8.0 |
26.0 |
49 |
2017 |
253 |
9.0 |
27.8 |
51.8 |
2018 |
325 |
12.0 |
27.0 |
57.2 |
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.