Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at WV School for the Deaf & the Blind
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2004 |
39 |
15.0 |
2.6 |
92.3 |
| 2005 |
44 |
16.0 |
2.8 |
81.8 |
| 2006 |
41 |
15.0 |
2.7 |
75.6 |
| 2007 |
45 |
n/a |
n/a |
77.8 |
| 2008 |
48 |
17.0 |
2.8 |
87.5 |
| 2009 |
56 |
56.0 |
1.0 |
85.7 |
| 2010 |
52 |
14.0 |
3.7 |
80.8 |
| 2011 |
45 |
13.2 |
3.3 |
80 |
| 2012 |
28 |
12.0 |
2.3 |
85.7 |
| 2013 |
26 |
12.0 |
2.1 |
80.8 |
| 2014 |
31 |
12.0 |
2.5 |
80.6 |
| 2015 |
32 |
12.0 |
2.6 |
90.6 |
| 2016 |
33 |
n/a |
n/a |
84.8 |
| 2017 |
52 |
n/a |
n/a |
65.4 |
| 2020 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2021 |
35 |
n/a |
n/a |
77.1 |
| 2022 |
78 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2023 |
60 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2024 |
50 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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.