Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
197 |
9.0 |
21.9 |
93.4 |
2007 |
274 |
13.0 |
21.1 |
92.6 |
2008 |
268 |
13.0 |
20.6 |
97.4 |
2009 |
284 |
14.0 |
20.3 |
92.6 |
2010 |
347 |
14.0 |
24.7 |
92.8 |
2011 |
366 |
n/a |
n/a |
96.4 |
2012 |
370 |
14.0 |
26.4 |
95.7 |
2013 |
385 |
15.0 |
25.6 |
94.8 |
2014 |
381 |
15.0 |
25.4 |
91.3 |
2015 |
391 |
16.0 |
24.4 |
93.6 |
2016 |
477 |
17.0 |
28.0 |
91.8 |
2017 |
541 |
17.0 |
31.8 |
97.8 |
2018 |
591 |
19.6 |
30.1 |
98.5 |
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.