Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westwood Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
1676 |
48.0 |
34.9 |
0 |
2003 |
1676 |
48.0 |
34.9 |
0 |
2004 |
1129 |
39.9 |
28.3 |
33.4 |
2005 |
833 |
28.5 |
29.2 |
53.3 |
2006 |
711 |
28.4 |
25.0 |
58.4 |
2007 |
263 |
11.4 |
23.1 |
17.4 |
2008 |
359 |
17.5 |
20.5 |
n/a |
2009 |
444 |
16.7 |
25.1 |
20.5 |
2010 |
472 |
23.0 |
20.5 |
28.2 |
2011 |
393 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2012 |
178 |
8.0 |
22.2 |
n/a |
2013 |
152 |
7.5 |
20.2 |
70.4 |
2014 |
141 |
5.6 |
25.0 |
66.7 |
2015 |
183 |
10.0 |
18.3 |
72.1 |
2016 |
198 |
10.0 |
19.8 |
78.8 |
2017 |
161 |
10.7 |
14.9 |
84.5 |
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.