Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Preston Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1992 |
299 |
17.0 |
17.5 |
30.1 |
1993 |
319 |
18.2 |
17.5 |
32.6 |
1994 |
263 |
16.3 |
16.1 |
29.3 |
1995 |
237 |
13.0 |
18.2 |
40.1 |
1996 |
237 |
13.0 |
18.2 |
40.1 |
1997 |
245 |
13.2 |
18.6 |
38.8 |
1998 |
242 |
13.2 |
18.3 |
35.5 |
1999 |
249 |
18.0 |
13.8 |
53 |
2000 |
246 |
19.0 |
12.9 |
66.7 |
2001 |
244 |
16.7 |
14.6 |
66 |
2002 |
250 |
16.8 |
14.9 |
56 |
2003 |
250 |
16.8 |
14.9 |
56 |
2004 |
241 |
17.0 |
14.2 |
56 |
2005 |
215 |
17.2 |
12.5 |
54.4 |
2006 |
209 |
16.2 |
12.9 |
51.7 |
2007 |
227 |
14.4 |
15.8 |
49.8 |
2008 |
230 |
16.2 |
14.2 |
53 |
2009 |
230 |
15.7 |
14.6 |
44.3 |
2010 |
232 |
15.6 |
14.7 |
52.6 |
2011 |
220 |
14.3 |
15.3 |
45.5 |
2012 |
211 |
15.1 |
13.8 |
50.2 |
2013 |
210 |
16.4 |
12.7 |
48.1 |
2014 |
198 |
14.6 |
13.4 |
47 |
2015 |
200 |
14.0 |
14.2 |
49.5 |
2016 |
202 |
13.0 |
15.5 |
45.5 |
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.