Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Congaree/Wood Early Childhood Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2001 |
430 |
1.2 |
358.3 |
46.3 |
2002 |
585 |
38.0 |
15.4 |
44.6 |
2003 |
585 |
38.0 |
15.4 |
44.6 |
2004 |
621 |
39.0 |
15.9 |
50.4 |
2005 |
606 |
38.5 |
15.7 |
51.8 |
2006 |
628 |
40.0 |
15.7 |
55.5 |
2007 |
594 |
68.0 |
8.7 |
28.3 |
2008 |
607 |
39.5 |
15.4 |
61.6 |
2009 |
572 |
32.0 |
17.9 |
58.7 |
2010 |
603 |
34.0 |
17.7 |
28.6 |
2011 |
589 |
31.0 |
19.0 |
67.4 |
2012 |
617 |
33.0 |
18.6 |
66.1 |
2013 |
655 |
32.5 |
20.1 |
70.4 |
2014 |
679 |
33.5 |
20.2 |
72.6 |
2015 |
633 |
35.0 |
18.0 |
60.3 |
2016 |
599 |
34.0 |
17.6 |
72.6 |
2017 |
597 |
33.0 |
18.0 |
55.4 |
2018 |
569 |
39.0 |
14.5 |
75.9 |
2019 |
594 |
37.0 |
16.0 |
74.1 |
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.