Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William S. Hutchings Career Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
207 |
11.7 |
17.7 |
43.5 |
2003 |
207 |
11.7 |
17.7 |
43.5 |
2004 |
428 |
30.0 |
14.3 |
54.4 |
2005 |
476 |
23.8 |
20.0 |
46.6 |
2006 |
440 |
28.3 |
15.5 |
63.5 |
2007 |
429 |
27.9 |
15.4 |
73 |
2008 |
391 |
24.0 |
16.3 |
74.5 |
2009 |
380 |
21.7 |
17.5 |
78.3 |
2010 |
346 |
25.8 |
13.4 |
82.7 |
2011 |
296 |
27.4 |
10.8 |
86.8 |
2012 |
318 |
24.0 |
13.2 |
84.9 |
2013 |
319 |
31.2 |
10.2 |
87.8 |
2014 |
295 |
26.3 |
11.2 |
89.2 |
2015 |
217 |
26.0 |
8.3 |
98.6 |
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.