Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pueblo
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1997 |
433 |
14.0 |
30.9 |
79.4 |
1998 |
591 |
30.0 |
19.7 |
92.4 |
1999 |
666 |
22.0 |
30.3 |
93.4 |
2000 |
647 |
30.0 |
21.6 |
85.5 |
2001 |
1435 |
69.0 |
20.8 |
81.2 |
2002 |
1665 |
89.0 |
18.7 |
81.1 |
2003 |
1665 |
89.0 |
18.7 |
81.1 |
2004 |
1344 |
55.0 |
24.4 |
82.4 |
2005 |
1107 |
46.0 |
24.1 |
75.9 |
2006 |
1107 |
52.0 |
21.3 |
91 |
2007 |
1045 |
50.2 |
20.8 |
94.7 |
2008 |
928 |
50.2 |
18.5 |
94.2 |
2009 |
910 |
43.2 |
19.7 |
98.9 |
2010 |
798 |
42.0 |
19.0 |
92.7 |
2011 |
773 |
n/a |
n/a |
94.8 |
2012 |
767 |
36.0 |
21.3 |
n/a |
2013 |
161 |
9.5 |
16.9 |
95.7 |
2014 |
66 |
2.8 |
22.9 |
89.4 |
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.