Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foothill Plus
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
42 |
3.0 |
14.0 |
38.1 |
2009 |
47 |
2.0 |
15.7 |
46.8 |
2010 |
47 |
2.0 |
23.5 |
27.7 |
2011 |
47 |
n/a |
n/a |
42.6 |
2012 |
48 |
2.0 |
24.0 |
n/a |
2013 |
48 |
2.0 |
24.0 |
52.1 |
2014 |
47 |
2.0 |
23.5 |
46.8 |
2015 |
43 |
2.0 |
21.5 |
51.2 |
2016 |
37 |
2.0 |
18.5 |
54.1 |
2017 |
33 |
2.0 |
16.5 |
51.5 |
2018 |
19 |
0.4 |
47.5 |
57.9 |
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.