Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mesa High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1994 |
36 |
1.2 |
30.0 |
0 |
1995 |
46 |
2.0 |
23.0 |
0 |
1996 |
46 |
2.0 |
23.0 |
0 |
1997 |
43 |
2.6 |
16.5 |
0 |
1998 |
42 |
2.4 |
17.5 |
0 |
1999 |
40 |
2.4 |
16.7 |
0 |
2000 |
41 |
2.4 |
17.1 |
0 |
2001 |
36 |
2.4 |
15.0 |
0 |
2002 |
42 |
2.4 |
17.5 |
0 |
2003 |
42 |
2.4 |
17.5 |
0 |
2004 |
38 |
2.0 |
19.0 |
0 |
2005 |
39 |
2.7 |
14.4 |
0 |
2006 |
44 |
2.0 |
22.0 |
0 |
2007 |
38 |
n/a |
n/a |
5.7 |
2008 |
25 |
3.4 |
7.4 |
n/a |
2009 |
43 |
0.2 |
28.7 |
18.6 |
2010 |
40 |
4.0 |
10.0 |
17.5 |
2011 |
55 |
n/a |
n/a |
23.6 |
2012 |
55 |
2.6 |
20.7 |
94.5 |
2013 |
43 |
2.5 |
16.8 |
34.9 |
2014 |
48 |
2.4 |
20.0 |
27.1 |
2015 |
53 |
2.0 |
26.5 |
39.6 |
2016 |
49 |
1.0 |
49.0 |
30.6 |
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.