Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverside County Opportunity
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
181 |
12.0 |
15.0 |
n/a |
1989 |
149 |
12.0 |
12.4 |
n/a |
1990 |
211 |
9.0 |
23.4 |
n/a |
1991 |
161 |
12.0 |
13.4 |
n/a |
1992 |
179 |
12.2 |
14.6 |
n/a |
1993 |
340 |
13.0 |
26.2 |
0 |
1994 |
456 |
16.4 |
27.8 |
0 |
1995 |
499 |
21.9 |
22.8 |
0 |
1996 |
499 |
21.9 |
22.8 |
0 |
1997 |
611 |
24.0 |
25.5 |
0 |
1998 |
636 |
16.0 |
39.8 |
0 |
1999 |
688 |
27.0 |
25.5 |
0 |
2000 |
656 |
34.3 |
19.1 |
0 |
2001 |
634 |
25.4 |
25.0 |
22.4 |
2002 |
631 |
22.8 |
27.7 |
0 |
2003 |
631 |
22.8 |
27.7 |
0 |
2004 |
660 |
23.0 |
28.7 |
28.2 |
2005 |
337 |
23.0 |
14.7 |
44.7 |
2006 |
332 |
22.0 |
15.1 |
81.9 |
2007 |
262 |
14.0 |
18.7 |
99.2 |
2008 |
466 |
13.0 |
35.8 |
53.9 |
2009 |
414 |
13.0 |
29.6 |
42.3 |
2010 |
245 |
13.0 |
18.8 |
86.9 |
2011 |
239 |
n/a |
n/a |
91.2 |
2012 |
145 |
5.0 |
29.0 |
n/a |
2013 |
135 |
4.0 |
33.7 |
84.4 |
2014 |
93 |
n/a |
n/a |
68.8 |
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.