Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 937 | 48.0 | 19.5 | 22.0 |
| 1989 | 911 | 48.0 | 18.9 | 26.2 |
| 1990 | 916 | 48.0 | 19.0 | 25.1 |
| 1991 | 891 | 50.0 | 17.8 | 18.6 |
| 1992 | 879 | 49.5 | 17.7 | 21.4 |
| 1993 | 958 | 52.5 | 18.2 | 12.5 |
| 1994 | 1025 | 53.5 | 19.2 | 19.8 |
| 1995 | 956 | 58.0 | 16.5 | 15.2 |
| 1996 | 956 | 58.0 | 16.5 | 15.2 |
| 1997 | 1052 | 56.5 | 18.6 | 33.0 |
| 1998 | 1040 | 57.5 | 18.1 | 21.9 |
| 1999 | 1044 | 57.0 | 18.3 | 38.6 |
| 2000 | 766 | 49.0 | 15.6 | 44.0 |
| 2001 | 720 | 48.0 | 15.0 | 57.2 |
| 2002 | 732 | 48.0 | 15.3 | 57.8 |
| 2003 | 732 | 48.0 | 15.3 | 57.8 |
| 2004 | 677 | 48.0 | 14.1 | 56.3 |
| 2005 | 674 | 46.0 | 14.7 | 52.8 |
| 2006 | 668 | 47.0 | 14.2 | 43.0 |
| 2007 | 681 | 48.0 | 14.2 | 49.2 |
| 2008 | 647 | 45.0 | 14.4 | 40.8 |
| 2009 | 451 | 36.0 | 12.5 | 46.1 |
| 2010 | 451 | 37.0 | 12.1 | 39.2 |
| 2011 | 569 | 38.0 | 14.9 | 42.4 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch
For information about the National School Lunch Program, see the FRAC Website