Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2020 |
576 |
n/a |
n/a |
86.6 |
2021 |
877 |
22.1 |
39.5 |
86.1 |
2022 |
915 |
28.3 |
32.2 |
88.9 |
2023 |
2354 |
84.1 |
27.9 |
87.4 |
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.