Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakland School for the Arts
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
102 |
5.2 |
19.6 |
0 |
2003 |
102 |
5.2 |
19.6 |
0 |
2004 |
176 |
6.0 |
29.3 |
28 |
2005 |
272 |
11.8 |
23.1 |
10.2 |
2006 |
421 |
18.8 |
22.4 |
0 |
2007 |
285 |
31.0 |
9.2 |
43.3 |
2008 |
237 |
37.0 |
6.4 |
44.3 |
2009 |
408 |
31.2 |
12.6 |
33.3 |
2010 |
503 |
21.5 |
23.4 |
23.9 |
2011 |
599 |
n/a |
n/a |
20.4 |
2012 |
619 |
24.4 |
25.3 |
14.4 |
2013 |
619 |
23.4 |
26.4 |
17.6 |
2014 |
676 |
25.5 |
26.5 |
12.4 |
2015 |
742 |
n/a |
n/a |
9.7 |
2016 |
745 |
30.0 |
24.8 |
12.1 |
2017 |
779 |
34.8 |
22.3 |
9.2 |
2018 |
755 |
43.8 |
17.2 |
11.9 |
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.