Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
666 |
44.0 |
15.1 |
79.6 |
1990 |
603 |
32.0 |
18.8 |
82.9 |
1991 |
657 |
33.0 |
19.9 |
87.2 |
1992 |
655 |
35.0 |
18.7 |
89.6 |
1993 |
656 |
39.0 |
16.8 |
88.3 |
1994 |
629 |
35.0 |
18.0 |
85.7 |
1995 |
644 |
31.7 |
20.3 |
89.6 |
1996 |
644 |
31.7 |
20.3 |
89.6 |
1997 |
631 |
37.0 |
17.1 |
84.8 |
1998 |
644 |
39.0 |
16.5 |
84.9 |
1999 |
621 |
35.0 |
17.7 |
79.9 |
2000 |
572 |
37.0 |
15.5 |
94.9 |
2001 |
476 |
32.0 |
14.9 |
91.6 |
2002 |
501 |
36.0 |
13.9 |
90 |
2003 |
501 |
36.0 |
13.9 |
90 |
2004 |
422 |
38.0 |
11.1 |
72.5 |
2005 |
220 |
16.0 |
13.8 |
80 |
2006 |
255 |
n/a |
n/a |
94.5 |
2007 |
320 |
5.0 |
64.0 |
97.5 |
2008 |
320 |
23.0 |
13.9 |
99.1 |
2009 |
312 |
22.1 |
14.1 |
99 |
2010 |
348 |
22.0 |
15.8 |
99.1 |
2011 |
405 |
24.5 |
16.5 |
99.3 |
2012 |
476 |
26.0 |
18.3 |
99.4 |
2013 |
484 |
32.0 |
15.1 |
94.4 |
2014 |
470 |
22.3 |
21.0 |
96.6 |
2015 |
399 |
27.0 |
14.7 |
52.4 |
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.