Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mendez Exceptional Center
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1991 |
53 |
8.0 |
6.6 |
62.3 |
| 1992 |
46 |
7.0 |
6.5 |
84.8 |
| 1993 |
53 |
7.0 |
7.6 |
90.6 |
| 1994 |
49 |
9.0 |
5.4 |
79.6 |
| 1995 |
25 |
7.0 |
3.6 |
92 |
| 1996 |
25 |
7.0 |
3.6 |
92 |
| 1997 |
27 |
5.0 |
5.4 |
74.1 |
| 1998 |
25 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
72 |
| 1999 |
29 |
6.0 |
4.8 |
75.9 |
| 2000 |
31 |
6.0 |
5.2 |
90.3 |
| 2001 |
79 |
11.0 |
7.2 |
88.6 |
| 2002 |
126 |
19.0 |
6.6 |
76.2 |
| 2003 |
126 |
19.0 |
6.6 |
76.2 |
| 2004 |
87 |
16.0 |
5.4 |
71.3 |
| 2005 |
82 |
12.0 |
6.8 |
78 |
| 2006 |
57 |
14.0 |
4.1 |
82.5 |
| 2007 |
66 |
16.0 |
4.1 |
82.5 |
| 2008 |
63 |
15.0 |
4.2 |
71 |
| 2009 |
45 |
16.8 |
2.8 |
86.7 |
| 2010 |
46 |
15.0 |
3.0 |
89.1 |
| 2011 |
32 |
12.5 |
2.5 |
87.5 |
| 2012 |
38 |
9.9 |
3.8 |
89.5 |
| 2013 |
41 |
11.0 |
3.7 |
80.5 |
| 2014 |
44 |
12.0 |
3.6 |
81.8 |
| 2015 |
30 |
12.0 |
2.5 |
90 |
| 2016 |
23 |
7.0 |
3.2 |
78.3 |
| 2017 |
23 |
9.0 |
2.5 |
87 |
| 2018 |
21 |
6.0 |
3.5 |
81 |
| 2019 |
15 |
7.0 |
2.1 |
80 |
| 2020 |
14 |
4.0 |
3.5 |
78.6 |
| 2021 |
11 |
4.0 |
2.7 |
72.7 |
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.
