Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Valley Community
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2000 |
342 |
5.0 |
68.4 |
0 |
| 2001 |
466 |
24.6 |
18.9 |
29.6 |
| 2002 |
370 |
21.0 |
17.6 |
59.2 |
| 2003 |
370 |
21.0 |
17.6 |
59.2 |
| 2004 |
385 |
22.0 |
17.5 |
23.5 |
| 2005 |
325 |
19.0 |
17.1 |
63.2 |
| 2006 |
416 |
21.0 |
19.8 |
52.8 |
| 2007 |
403 |
24.0 |
16.8 |
102.6 |
| 2008 |
435 |
30.0 |
14.5 |
47.8 |
| 2009 |
455 |
22.0 |
17.5 |
78.9 |
| 2010 |
366 |
19.0 |
19.2 |
92.1 |
| 2011 |
171 |
n/a |
n/a |
98.2 |
| 2012 |
148 |
10.0 |
14.8 |
n/a |
| 2013 |
164 |
10.0 |
16.4 |
76.2 |
| 2014 |
130 |
9.0 |
14.4 |
26.2 |
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.
