Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Side Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
243 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1990 |
271 |
18.0 |
15.0 |
n/a |
1991 |
269 |
13.0 |
20.6 |
32.3 |
1992 |
274 |
15.0 |
18.2 |
31 |
1993 |
257 |
15.0 |
17.1 |
35 |
1994 |
271 |
15.0 |
18.1 |
31.4 |
1995 |
289 |
15.9 |
18.2 |
32.9 |
1996 |
289 |
15.9 |
18.2 |
32.9 |
1997 |
269 |
16.9 |
15.9 |
32.3 |
1998 |
264 |
16.9 |
15.6 |
32.2 |
1999 |
248 |
15.9 |
15.6 |
43.1 |
2000 |
223 |
14.9 |
15.0 |
47.5 |
2001 |
210 |
16.9 |
12.4 |
98.6 |
2002 |
192 |
14.9 |
12.9 |
55.2 |
2003 |
192 |
14.9 |
12.9 |
55.2 |
2004 |
203 |
15.9 |
12.8 |
59.1 |
2005 |
199 |
15.9 |
12.5 |
55.8 |
2006 |
245 |
17.9 |
13.7 |
59.6 |
2007 |
228 |
18.0 |
12.7 |
62.3 |
2008 |
253 |
19.9 |
12.7 |
66 |
2009 |
243 |
20.0 |
12.2 |
64.6 |
2010 |
240 |
19.8 |
12.0 |
67.1 |
2011 |
237 |
n/a |
n/a |
62.9 |
2012 |
254 |
23.6 |
10.7 |
62.2 |
2013 |
248 |
n/a |
n/a |
60.1 |
2014 |
222 |
20.9 |
10.6 |
65.3 |
2015 |
203 |
20.0 |
10.1 |
63.5 |
2016 |
207 |
23.0 |
9.0 |
58.9 |
2017 |
197 |
20.8 |
9.4 |
58.4 |
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.