Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palo Verde Valley Community Day
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2008 |
10 |
2.0 |
5.0 |
70 |
| 2009 |
7 |
0.9 |
3.5 |
57.1 |
| 2010 |
34 |
1.0 |
34.0 |
82.4 |
| 2011 |
23 |
n/a |
n/a |
87 |
| 2012 |
10 |
1.0 |
10.0 |
n/a |
| 2013 |
17 |
1.0 |
17.0 |
70.6 |
| 2014 |
12 |
1.0 |
12.0 |
75 |
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.
