Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Detroit City West Side Academy for Leadership Development
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
481 |
n/a |
n/a |
39.7 |
2003 |
481 |
n/a |
n/a |
39.7 |
2004 |
331 |
n/a |
n/a |
97.3 |
2005 |
340 |
24.0 |
14.2 |
85.9 |
2006 |
366 |
17.0 |
21.5 |
83.9 |
2007 |
524 |
20.0 |
26.2 |
87.6 |
2008 |
599 |
24.0 |
25.0 |
87.3 |
2009 |
564 |
25.6 |
22.0 |
96.6 |
2010 |
643 |
26.0 |
24.7 |
92.4 |
2011 |
524 |
23.0 |
22.7 |
85.3 |
2012 |
519 |
24.0 |
21.6 |
93.8 |
2014 |
538 |
26.0 |
20.6 |
92.2 |
2015 |
489 |
26.0 |
18.8 |
87.7 |
2016 |
521 |
27.0 |
19.2 |
87.5 |
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.