Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early College of Denver
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
145 |
7.2 |
20.1 |
69 |
2006 |
253 |
6.4 |
39.5 |
67.6 |
2007 |
362 |
14.5 |
25.0 |
69.3 |
2008 |
400 |
14.9 |
26.8 |
64.8 |
2009 |
369 |
17.1 |
21.6 |
64.5 |
2010 |
334 |
14.9 |
22.4 |
77.5 |
2011 |
314 |
14.0 |
22.3 |
81.8 |
2012 |
295 |
11.0 |
26.6 |
79 |
2013 |
324 |
13.5 |
23.9 |
76.5 |
2014 |
293 |
13.2 |
22.1 |
74.4 |
2015 |
267 |
13.0 |
20.5 |
69.3 |
2016 |
209 |
11.0 |
19.0 |
73.7 |
2017 |
144 |
7.2 |
19.9 |
77.1 |
2018 |
91 |
5.1 |
17.7 |
89 |
2019 |
68 |
5.1 |
13.2 |
89.7 |
2020 |
9 |
1.0 |
9.0 |
66.7 |
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.