Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delaware Valley Charter High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2001 |
250 |
9.6 |
26.0 |
0 |
2002 |
470 |
9.6 |
49.0 |
0 |
2003 |
470 |
9.6 |
49.0 |
0 |
2004 |
488 |
22.0 |
22.2 |
0 |
2005 |
534 |
25.0 |
21.4 |
0 |
2006 |
567 |
28.0 |
20.3 |
0 |
2007 |
615 |
33.5 |
18.4 |
0 |
2008 |
616 |
2189.7 |
0.3 |
n/a |
2009 |
659 |
42.5 |
15.5 |
n/a |
2010 |
637 |
35.0 |
18.2 |
n/a |
2011 |
633 |
41.0 |
15.4 |
n/a |
2012 |
659 |
39.0 |
16.8 |
69.5 |
2013 |
666 |
36.0 |
18.5 |
72.1 |
2014 |
680 |
42.0 |
16.1 |
75.3 |
2015 |
677 |
42.0 |
16.1 |
73.6 |
2016 |
589 |
37.0 |
15.9 |
94.6 |
2017 |
663 |
35.0 |
18.9 |
99.5 |
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.