Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Badger Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
355 |
18.0 |
19.7 |
33.8 |
2001 |
404 |
19.0 |
21.3 |
40.6 |
2002 |
340 |
21.0 |
16.2 |
39.1 |
2003 |
340 |
21.0 |
16.2 |
39.1 |
2004 |
364 |
19.0 |
19.2 |
40.4 |
2005 |
389 |
21.0 |
18.5 |
41.9 |
2006 |
422 |
27.0 |
15.6 |
46 |
2007 |
459 |
32.0 |
14.3 |
47.9 |
2008 |
492 |
33.0 |
14.9 |
47.4 |
2009 |
490 |
30.9 |
15.8 |
43.7 |
2010 |
312 |
24.0 |
12.0 |
45.8 |
2011 |
309 |
18.0 |
17.0 |
53.1 |
2012 |
318 |
17.3 |
18.2 |
54.4 |
2013 |
352 |
18.1 |
19.4 |
56 |
2014 |
360 |
16.5 |
21.8 |
53.3 |
2015 |
361 |
20.0 |
18.0 |
54.3 |
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.