Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Halifax West School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
67 |
2.8 |
23.9 |
n/a |
1989 |
60 |
2.9 |
20.6 |
n/a |
1990 |
73 |
2.9 |
25.1 |
n/a |
1991 |
67 |
6.0 |
11.1 |
n/a |
1992 |
73 |
5.0 |
14.6 |
n/a |
1993 |
84 |
5.0 |
16.8 |
n/a |
1994 |
78 |
7.1 |
11.0 |
n/a |
1995 |
79 |
5.7 |
13.9 |
0 |
1996 |
79 |
5.7 |
13.9 |
0 |
1997 |
83 |
6.0 |
13.8 |
n/a |
1998 |
72 |
6.0 |
12.0 |
40.3 |
1999 |
77 |
6.4 |
12.0 |
24.7 |
2000 |
61 |
6.5 |
9.4 |
36.1 |
2001 |
62 |
6.6 |
9.4 |
35.5 |
2002 |
61 |
6.3 |
9.7 |
34.4 |
2003 |
61 |
6.3 |
9.7 |
34.4 |
2004 |
61 |
6.8 |
9.0 |
36.1 |
2005 |
60 |
6.6 |
9.1 |
31.7 |
2006 |
59 |
6.6 |
8.9 |
42.4 |
2007 |
58 |
7.0 |
8.3 |
22.4 |
2008 |
54 |
6.3 |
8.6 |
n/a |
2009 |
56 |
6.3 |
8.9 |
28.6 |
2010 |
58 |
6.3 |
9.2 |
27.6 |
2011 |
53 |
7.3 |
7.2 |
32.1 |
2012 |
54 |
7.3 |
7.3 |
48.1 |
2013 |
51 |
6.7 |
7.5 |
43.1 |
2014 |
56 |
6.6 |
8.4 |
62.5 |
2015 |
47 |
7.0 |
6.7 |
63.8 |
2016 |
44 |
5.0 |
8.8 |
54.5 |
2017 |
60 |
5.3 |
11.3 |
53.3 |
2018 |
62 |
6.3 |
9.8 |
41.9 |
2022 |
64 |
6.4 |
10.0 |
35.9 |
2023 |
62 |
6.8 |
9.1 |
50 |
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.