Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Springs Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
2091 |
76.8 |
27.2 |
36.4 |
2008 |
2425 |
131.0 |
18.5 |
n/a |
2009 |
2997 |
132.7 |
18.0 |
24.7 |
2010 |
3807 |
201.6 |
18.8 |
35 |
2011 |
4600 |
n/a |
n/a |
39.7 |
2012 |
5423 |
265.9 |
20.3 |
n/a |
2013 |
5548 |
275.8 |
20.1 |
32.6 |
2014 |
5229 |
209.1 |
25.0 |
34.9 |
2015 |
5333 |
198.0 |
26.9 |
45.4 |
2016 |
5833 |
218.0 |
26.7 |
48.9 |
2017 |
5912 |
216.7 |
27.2 |
48.1 |
2018 |
6289 |
242.1 |
25.9 |
50.2 |
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.