Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Mountain Community
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2000 |
44 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
| 2001 |
87 |
7.0 |
12.4 |
35.6 |
| 2002 |
150 |
11.0 |
13.6 |
97.3 |
| 2003 |
150 |
11.0 |
13.6 |
97.3 |
| 2004 |
132 |
11.0 |
12.0 |
54.5 |
| 2005 |
122 |
9.0 |
13.6 |
61.5 |
| 2006 |
150 |
10.0 |
15.0 |
91.9 |
| 2007 |
199 |
10.0 |
19.9 |
80.8 |
| 2008 |
174 |
15.0 |
11.6 |
94.8 |
| 2009 |
209 |
9.0 |
20.9 |
95.2 |
| 2010 |
194 |
8.0 |
24.2 |
98.5 |
| 2011 |
141 |
n/a |
n/a |
97.9 |
| 2012 |
110 |
12.7 |
8.6 |
n/a |
| 2013 |
124 |
8.0 |
15.5 |
70.2 |
| 2014 |
102 |
6.5 |
15.6 |
84.3 |
| 2015 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2017 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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.