Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodward Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
419 |
25.0 |
16.8 |
40.6 |
1999 |
533 |
29.0 |
18.4 |
27.2 |
2000 |
604 |
31.5 |
19.2 |
38.1 |
2001 |
716 |
37.0 |
19.4 |
36.3 |
2002 |
685 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2003 |
685 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2004 |
641 |
38.0 |
16.9 |
56 |
2005 |
601 |
44.0 |
13.7 |
62.1 |
2006 |
773 |
45.0 |
17.2 |
71.1 |
2007 |
721 |
43.0 |
16.8 |
75.7 |
2008 |
689 |
44.0 |
15.7 |
79.2 |
2009 |
649 |
46.0 |
14.1 |
90 |
2010 |
557 |
44.0 |
12.6 |
89.8 |
2011 |
560 |
36.5 |
15.3 |
90.5 |
2012 |
689 |
42.5 |
16.2 |
88.2 |
2013 |
740 |
43.5 |
17.0 |
93.5 |
2014 |
689 |
39.5 |
17.4 |
89.3 |
2015 |
617 |
30.0 |
20.5 |
88.7 |
2016 |
532 |
26.0 |
20.4 |
83.5 |
2017 |
570 |
27.0 |
21.1 |
87 |
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.