Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitesville Road Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1997 |
525 |
38.3 |
13.7 |
61.9 |
1998 |
523 |
34.6 |
15.1 |
72.5 |
1999 |
517 |
39.3 |
13.2 |
74.5 |
2000 |
506 |
38.5 |
13.1 |
75.3 |
2001 |
556 |
40.0 |
13.9 |
72.8 |
2002 |
531 |
38.0 |
14.0 |
68.2 |
2003 |
531 |
38.0 |
14.0 |
68.2 |
2004 |
542 |
46.5 |
11.7 |
66.6 |
2005 |
511 |
36.5 |
14.0 |
79 |
2006 |
485 |
35.0 |
13.9 |
79.4 |
2007 |
465 |
36.5 |
12.7 |
81 |
2008 |
496 |
40.0 |
12.4 |
85.4 |
2009 |
454 |
38.0 |
11.9 |
77.8 |
2010 |
467 |
38.0 |
12.2 |
82.2 |
2011 |
442 |
37.0 |
11.9 |
82.1 |
2012 |
499 |
35.8 |
13.9 |
89 |
2013 |
504 |
33.9 |
14.8 |
90.1 |
2014 |
661 |
48.0 |
13.7 |
91.1 |
2015 |
657 |
42.0 |
15.6 |
90.9 |
2016 |
548 |
40.0 |
13.7 |
99.5 |
2017 |
545 |
43.0 |
12.6 |
98.9 |
2018 |
537 |
43.0 |
12.4 |
99.8 |
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.