Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walter G. Cady School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
132 |
40.7 |
3.2 |
97.7 |
2003 |
132 |
40.7 |
3.2 |
97.7 |
2004 |
137 |
44.0 |
3.1 |
97.8 |
2005 |
76 |
16.0 |
4.8 |
n/a |
2006 |
102 |
14.0 |
7.3 |
97.1 |
2007 |
106 |
11.5 |
9.2 |
97.2 |
2008 |
90 |
36.8 |
2.4 |
96.7 |
2009 |
86 |
42.5 |
2.4 |
96.5 |
2010 |
97 |
33.4 |
2.9 |
96.9 |
2011 |
117 |
34.0 |
3.4 |
97.4 |
2012 |
99 |
n/a |
n/a |
97 |
2013 |
88 |
n/a |
n/a |
96.6 |
2014 |
121 |
n/a |
n/a |
97.5 |
2015 |
101 |
n/a |
n/a |
76.2 |
2016 |
62 |
25.0 |
2.4 |
95.2 |
2017 |
41 |
n/a |
n/a |
92.7 |
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.