Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at San Jose Charter Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
684 |
38.0 |
18.0 |
48.8 |
2000 |
808 |
46.0 |
17.6 |
44.8 |
2001 |
964 |
53.0 |
18.2 |
34.5 |
2002 |
1119 |
57.5 |
19.5 |
38.6 |
2003 |
1119 |
57.5 |
19.5 |
38.6 |
2004 |
1152 |
52.5 |
21.9 |
38.8 |
2005 |
1152 |
52.5 |
21.9 |
43.6 |
2006 |
1159 |
52.5 |
22.1 |
40.6 |
2007 |
1157 |
52.5 |
22.0 |
39.4 |
2008 |
1158 |
59.0 |
19.6 |
41.5 |
2009 |
1160 |
53.0 |
19.3 |
46 |
2010 |
1196 |
53.5 |
22.3 |
44.2 |
2011 |
1160 |
n/a |
n/a |
48.4 |
2012 |
1171 |
52.0 |
22.5 |
n/a |
2013 |
1205 |
54.0 |
22.3 |
50.7 |
2014 |
1229 |
44.5 |
27.6 |
46.5 |
2015 |
1228 |
55.0 |
22.3 |
46.4 |
2016 |
1229 |
53.0 |
23.1 |
45.5 |
2017 |
1232 |
57.0 |
21.6 |
46.1 |
2018 |
1243 |
57.0 |
21.8 |
50.8 |
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.