Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idaho Distance Education Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
619 |
5.8 |
106.7 |
n/a |
2006 |
937 |
11.4 |
82.2 |
0 |
2007 |
1169 |
16.7 |
70.0 |
0 |
2008 |
916 |
27.8 |
32.9 |
0 |
2009 |
863 |
28.7 |
30.0 |
0 |
2010 |
898 |
20.3 |
44.2 |
0 |
2011 |
843 |
20.6 |
40.9 |
0 |
2012 |
801 |
19.1 |
41.9 |
49.2 |
2013 |
818 |
17.6 |
46.3 |
44.5 |
2014 |
824 |
n/a |
n/a |
45.4 |
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.