Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Del Crest Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
515 |
37.4 |
13.8 |
78.8 |
2009 |
497 |
38.5 |
12.9 |
85.9 |
2010 |
531 |
38.4 |
13.8 |
85.3 |
2011 |
587 |
37.0 |
15.8 |
84 |
2012 |
534 |
37.0 |
14.4 |
81.6 |
2013 |
516 |
33.3 |
15.4 |
85.5 |
2014 |
534 |
35.1 |
15.2 |
86.7 |
2015 |
524 |
36.0 |
14.5 |
88.5 |
2016 |
548 |
40.0 |
13.7 |
87.8 |
2017 |
541 |
35.3 |
15.3 |
89.5 |
2018 |
527 |
36.3 |
14.5 |
83.9 |
2019 |
546 |
36.1 |
15.1 |
87.9 |
2020 |
507 |
36.3 |
13.9 |
84 |
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.