Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waldron Middle School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2002 |
116 |
5.7 |
20.4 |
42.5 |
| 2003 |
116 |
5.7 |
20.4 |
42.5 |
| 2004 |
108 |
6.4 |
16.9 |
45.3 |
| 2005 |
97 |
6.9 |
14.1 |
43.3 |
| 2006 |
103 |
5.3 |
19.4 |
49.5 |
| 2007 |
94 |
5.7 |
16.5 |
51.1 |
| 2008 |
74 |
4.5 |
16.4 |
51.4 |
| 2009 |
73 |
4.2 |
17.4 |
60.3 |
| 2010 |
78 |
4.3 |
17.9 |
70.5 |
| 2011 |
71 |
3.8 |
18.6 |
74.6 |
| 2012 |
72 |
4.8 |
14.9 |
75 |
| 2013 |
74 |
4.5 |
16.2 |
81.1 |
| 2014 |
61 |
4.3 |
14.1 |
57.4 |
| 2015 |
56 |
4.0 |
14.0 |
50 |
| 2016 |
44 |
4.0 |
11.0 |
70.5 |
| 2017 |
21 |
2.7 |
7.7 |
61.9 |
| 2018 |
46 |
2.1 |
21.1 |
63 |
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.
