Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blackwell Institute
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
765 |
n/a |
n/a |
58.4 |
2003 |
765 |
n/a |
n/a |
58.4 |
2004 |
692 |
n/a |
n/a |
62.9 |
2005 |
690 |
24.0 |
28.8 |
70.3 |
2006 |
708 |
0.0 |
n/a |
75 |
2007 |
631 |
29.0 |
21.8 |
74.5 |
2008 |
628 |
30.0 |
20.9 |
75.5 |
2009 |
637 |
28.0 |
22.8 |
84.1 |
2010 |
712 |
35.0 |
20.3 |
84.3 |
2011 |
591 |
28.0 |
21.1 |
85.1 |
2012 |
471 |
27.0 |
17.4 |
85.4 |
2013 |
408 |
25.0 |
16.3 |
84.6 |
2014 |
378 |
23.0 |
16.4 |
81.2 |
2015 |
377 |
25.0 |
15.0 |
81.4 |
2016 |
324 |
21.0 |
15.4 |
86.1 |
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.