Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wharton Elementary
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1989 |
138 |
8.6 |
16.0 |
n/a |
| 1990 |
126 |
8.6 |
14.6 |
28.6 |
| 1991 |
137 |
8.1 |
16.9 |
32.8 |
| 1992 |
117 |
8.5 |
13.7 |
33.3 |
| 1993 |
125 |
9.0 |
13.9 |
34.4 |
| 1994 |
126 |
8.0 |
15.8 |
69 |
| 1995 |
142 |
8.5 |
16.7 |
38 |
| 1996 |
142 |
8.5 |
16.7 |
38 |
| 1997 |
142 |
9.5 |
14.9 |
44.4 |
| 1998 |
145 |
10.5 |
13.8 |
51.7 |
| 1999 |
166 |
11.0 |
15.1 |
56.6 |
| 2000 |
154 |
10.0 |
15.4 |
54.5 |
| 2001 |
135 |
10.0 |
13.5 |
60.7 |
| 2002 |
115 |
9.5 |
12.1 |
62.6 |
| 2003 |
115 |
9.5 |
12.1 |
62.6 |
| 2004 |
110 |
9.0 |
12.2 |
52.7 |
| 2005 |
122 |
8.5 |
14.4 |
63.9 |
| 2006 |
117 |
8.6 |
13.6 |
57.3 |
| 2007 |
122 |
8.8 |
13.9 |
54.1 |
| 2008 |
112 |
9.0 |
12.4 |
50 |
| 2009 |
116 |
9.3 |
12.5 |
53.4 |
| 2010 |
122 |
9.5 |
12.8 |
43.4 |
| 2011 |
129 |
12.1 |
10.6 |
49.6 |
| 2012 |
127 |
9.5 |
13.3 |
55.1 |
| 2013 |
126 |
8.0 |
15.7 |
58.7 |
| 2014 |
124 |
9.0 |
13.7 |
n/a |
| 2015 |
117 |
10.0 |
11.7 |
51.3 |
| 2016 |
96 |
10.0 |
9.6 |
63.5 |
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.
