DATABASE DETAILS FREE/REDUCED LUNCH POPULATION OF SCHOOLS

by Michael Monks 

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A searchable database powered by the Lexington Herald-Leader details the high percentage of Kentucky students that qualify for free or reduced lunch at school:

Since 2008, the percentage of students getting free- or reduced-price lunches in Kentucky's public K-12 schools has grown, some by double digits. High schools have seen an increase of 31% in the number of students opting for free- or reduced-lunch prices.

Students can qualify for free school meals if their family income is at or below 130 percent of federal poverty level, or qualify for reduced-cost meals if income is at or below 185 percent of poverty level. Poverty level, recently adjusted by the federal government, is $22,350 a year for a family of four.

Here is how schools within the Covington Independent Public Schools look:
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Glenn O. Swing Elementary

• In 2008, there were 370 students of which 297 or 80% qualified
• In 2011, there were 395 students of which 337 or 86% qualified

John G. Carlisle Elementary

• In 2008, there were 340 students of which 325 or 96% qualified 
• In 2011, there were 409 students of which 386 or 95% qualified

Latonia Elementary

• In 2008, there were 365 students of which 312 or 85% qualified
• In 2011, there were 378 students of which 301 or 80% qualified

Ninth District Elementary

• In 2008, there were 387 students of which 328 or 85% qualified
• In 2011, there were 375 students of which 322 or 86% qualified

Sixth District Elementary

• In 2008, there were 398 students of which 345 or 87% qualified
• In 2011, there were 469 students of which 420 or 90% qualified

Holmes High School

• In 2011 (only year available on database), there were 835 students of which 730 or 87% qualified

Examining the schools of neighboring River Cities here is what you will find:

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DAYTON

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Lincoln Elementary

• In 2008, there were 524 students of which 417 or 80% qualified
• In 2011, there were 618 students of which 466 or 75% qualified

Dayton High School

• In 2008, there were 419 students of which 318 or 76% qualified
• In 2011, there were 386 students of which 284 or 73% qualified

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BELLEVUE

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Bellevue High School

• In 2008, there were 363 students of which 257 or 71% qualified
• In 2011, there were 353 students of which 264 or 75% qualified

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NEWPORT

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Newport High School

• In 2011, there were 360 students of which 278 or 78% qualified

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LUDLOW

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Ludlow High School

• In 2008, there were 475 students of which 223 or 47% qualified
• In 2011, there were 480 students of which 292 or 61% qualified

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FORT THOMAS

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Highlands High School

• In 2008, there were 821 students of which 70 or 9% qualified
• In 2011, there were 788 students of which 102 or 13% qualified

Search every district in Kentucky for yourself at the link.

Herald-Leader 

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/11/2064191/in-kentucky-56-percent-of-students.html?appSession=384272017665795&cbSearchAgain=true#storylink=cpy