Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Drew Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1995 |
364 |
31.3 |
11.6 |
67.9 |
1996 |
364 |
31.3 |
11.6 |
67.9 |
1997 |
295 |
27.9 |
10.6 |
58.6 |
1998 |
423 |
28.9 |
14.6 |
51.8 |
1999 |
518 |
35.0 |
14.8 |
57.7 |
2000 |
615 |
40.4 |
15.2 |
60.7 |
2001 |
667 |
47.2 |
14.1 |
61.3 |
2002 |
672 |
46.3 |
14.5 |
60.7 |
2003 |
672 |
46.3 |
14.5 |
60.7 |
2004 |
557 |
36.4 |
15.3 |
64.8 |
2005 |
681 |
39.5 |
17.2 |
63.3 |
2006 |
653 |
41.9 |
15.6 |
60.8 |
2007 |
636 |
41.8 |
15.2 |
65.1 |
2008 |
637 |
38.4 |
16.6 |
66.9 |
2009 |
628 |
43.7 |
14.3 |
74.7 |
2010 |
758 |
48.4 |
15.6 |
74 |
2011 |
738 |
47.2 |
15.6 |
68.8 |
2012 |
693 |
44.4 |
15.5 |
75.6 |
2013 |
647 |
43.9 |
14.7 |
73.6 |
2014 |
558 |
40.7 |
13.6 |
76.5 |
2015 |
595 |
42.0 |
14.1 |
71.1 |
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.