Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alameda County Opportunity
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
34 |
2.0 |
17.0 |
n/a |
1989 |
38 |
2.0 |
19.0 |
n/a |
1990 |
159 |
7.0 |
22.7 |
n/a |
1991 |
125 |
6.5 |
19.2 |
n/a |
1992 |
172 |
6.6 |
26.0 |
n/a |
1993 |
150 |
8.0 |
18.8 |
0 |
1994 |
143 |
8.0 |
17.9 |
0 |
1995 |
102 |
5.0 |
20.4 |
0 |
1996 |
102 |
5.0 |
20.4 |
0 |
1997 |
81 |
4.0 |
20.3 |
0 |
1998 |
102 |
5.0 |
20.4 |
0 |
1999 |
134 |
6.0 |
22.3 |
0 |
2000 |
124 |
6.0 |
20.7 |
0 |
2001 |
81 |
6.0 |
13.5 |
0 |
2002 |
137 |
8.0 |
17.1 |
100.8 |
2003 |
137 |
8.0 |
17.1 |
100.8 |
2004 |
102 |
7.0 |
14.6 |
92.2 |
2005 |
131 |
6.0 |
21.8 |
80.8 |
2006 |
115 |
7.0 |
16.4 |
73.9 |
2007 |
119 |
6.8 |
17.5 |
85.7 |
2008 |
90 |
7.8 |
11.5 |
96.7 |
2009 |
83 |
5.8 |
12.2 |
96.4 |
2010 |
89 |
3.0 |
29.6 |
92.1 |
2011 |
72 |
n/a |
n/a |
95.8 |
2012 |
77 |
3.0 |
25.6 |
n/a |
2013 |
63 |
3.0 |
21.0 |
81 |
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.