Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W.E.B. DuBois High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
718 |
29.0 |
24.8 |
35.1 |
2003 |
718 |
29.0 |
24.8 |
35.1 |
2004 |
738 |
50.0 |
14.8 |
50.9 |
2005 |
638 |
44.0 |
14.5 |
55.3 |
2006 |
684 |
47.0 |
14.6 |
50 |
2007 |
736 |
51.0 |
14.4 |
51 |
2008 |
606 |
47.0 |
12.9 |
58.1 |
2009 |
598 |
49.0 |
12.2 |
59.9 |
2010 |
611 |
43.0 |
14.2 |
82.7 |
2011 |
521 |
40.0 |
13.0 |
87.5 |
2012 |
410 |
31.0 |
13.2 |
87.1 |
2013 |
370 |
26.0 |
14.2 |
77.8 |
2014 |
330 |
22.0 |
15.0 |
73.9 |
2015 |
300 |
20.0 |
15.0 |
79 |
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.