Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
320 |
23.0 |
13.9 |
41.9 |
1989 |
379 |
22.6 |
16.7 |
33.8 |
1990 |
352 |
23.7 |
14.8 |
31.8 |
1991 |
341 |
23.7 |
14.3 |
32.8 |
1992 |
326 |
24.0 |
13.5 |
31.3 |
1993 |
329 |
24.3 |
13.5 |
28.3 |
1994 |
344 |
24.3 |
14.2 |
34 |
1995 |
283 |
21.9 |
12.9 |
38.2 |
1996 |
283 |
21.9 |
12.9 |
38.2 |
1997 |
276 |
22.6 |
12.2 |
33.3 |
1998 |
277 |
21.9 |
12.6 |
36.8 |
1999 |
264 |
22.8 |
11.6 |
42.8 |
2000 |
271 |
23.8 |
11.4 |
37.8 |
2001 |
272 |
24.4 |
11.1 |
37.9 |
2002 |
245 |
22.6 |
10.8 |
47.8 |
2003 |
245 |
22.6 |
10.8 |
47.8 |
2004 |
231 |
22.5 |
10.3 |
54.1 |
2005 |
260 |
22.4 |
11.6 |
42.7 |
2006 |
422 |
31.3 |
13.5 |
41.7 |
2007 |
391 |
30.3 |
12.9 |
39.4 |
2008 |
381 |
31.3 |
12.2 |
44.6 |
2009 |
382 |
32.3 |
11.8 |
47.4 |
2010 |
390 |
32.2 |
12.1 |
45.9 |
2011 |
393 |
27.6 |
14.2 |
48.6 |
2012 |
395 |
30.2 |
13.0 |
52.7 |
2013 |
429 |
32.4 |
13.2 |
56.4 |
2014 |
416 |
32.4 |
12.8 |
59.1 |
2015 |
411 |
32.0 |
12.8 |
47.9 |
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.