Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W.D. Hamilton Learning Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
345 |
40.0 |
8.6 |
76.8 |
2008 |
346 |
46.0 |
7.5 |
90.8 |
2009 |
285 |
44.0 |
6.5 |
77.5 |
2010 |
315 |
49.5 |
6.8 |
91.7 |
2011 |
306 |
47.0 |
6.5 |
86.9 |
2012 |
291 |
31.0 |
9.3 |
85.9 |
2013 |
208 |
29.0 |
7.1 |
93.8 |
2014 |
198 |
46.0 |
4.3 |
89.9 |
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.