iIndicator Details
% Free Lunch Chronically Absent (30day min)
Short Definition: % Free Lunch Students Chronically Absent (10% or More of a Minimum 30 Days Enrolled)
Long Definition:
% of students qualifying for free lunch who were enrolled at least 30 days of the school year and were absent 10% or more of the days they were enrolled. Lunch qualification is determined by multiplying the Federal income poverty guidelines by 1.3 and rounding upward to the next whole dollar. For specifics, go to http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/notices/iegs/IEGs.htm
Agency Source: RIDE
Time Period(s):
| School Year | 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 |
Geographies: School
Data Type: Numeric
Purpose:
This indicator allows us to measure and compare attendance and absenteeism between low-income (free lunch) and non-low income students and quantify any gaps or disparities.
Limitations:
Universe: Rhode Island free-lunch eligible public school students enrolled at least 30 days in a school year
Tags: Attendance, School Lunch, Absenteeism
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