Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capitol West Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
30 |
4.0 |
7.5 |
n/a |
2006 |
67 |
6.0 |
11.2 |
n/a |
2007 |
123 |
9.0 |
13.7 |
54.5 |
2008 |
143 |
11.2 |
12.8 |
50.3 |
2009 |
116 |
11.1 |
10.5 |
77.6 |
2010 |
209 |
12.6 |
16.5 |
50.2 |
2011 |
223 |
16.0 |
13.9 |
80.7 |
2012 |
237 |
16.9 |
14.0 |
62.9 |
2013 |
276 |
17.3 |
15.9 |
76.8 |
2014 |
296 |
17.7 |
16.6 |
82.4 |
2015 |
284 |
n/a |
n/a |
100 |
2016 |
287 |
20.0 |
14.3 |
100 |
2017 |
287 |
18.0 |
15.9 |
97.2 |
2018 |
253 |
18.0 |
14.0 |
99.2 |
2019 |
280 |
18.0 |
15.5 |
71.4 |
2020 |
252 |
14.6 |
17.2 |
66.3 |
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.