Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Darling Achievement Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1990 |
392 |
15.5 |
25.2 |
n/a |
1991 |
360 |
16.7 |
21.5 |
n/a |
1992 |
360 |
17.6 |
20.4 |
78.9 |
1993 |
323 |
16.1 |
20.1 |
79.9 |
1994 |
348 |
17.2 |
20.2 |
85.1 |
1995 |
336 |
16.0 |
21.0 |
77.7 |
1996 |
336 |
16.0 |
21.0 |
77.7 |
1997 |
354 |
14.6 |
24.2 |
81.6 |
1998 |
358 |
18.0 |
19.9 |
81.8 |
1999 |
318 |
17.8 |
17.9 |
85.2 |
2000 |
357 |
18.8 |
19.0 |
87.1 |
2001 |
347 |
18.2 |
19.1 |
87.9 |
2002 |
331 |
15.2 |
21.8 |
89.7 |
2003 |
331 |
15.2 |
21.8 |
89.7 |
2004 |
319 |
17.5 |
18.2 |
92.8 |
2005 |
246 |
17.9 |
13.7 |
98.8 |
2006 |
271 |
16.5 |
16.4 |
96.7 |
2007 |
227 |
17.9 |
12.7 |
98.7 |
2008 |
241 |
16.4 |
14.7 |
96.7 |
2009 |
266 |
17.0 |
15.6 |
98.9 |
2010 |
0 |
7.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2012 |
0 |
10.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
2015 |
0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2017 |
0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
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.