student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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High-needs students — defined as those receiving free or reduced price meals, English language learners and students with disabilities — also performed about 10 points below the overall student body in each category. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Advocates who champion the initiative argue that Black students — who make up a third of the CPS student body — are uniquely positioned to fail because of historic and ongoing racial inequalities in Chicago. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The 50 schools with the highest percentage of white students (who make up 6% of the traditional public school student body) have an 80% utilization rate on average. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Destiny Christian School is affiliated with the Assembly of God and has one of the largest student bodies among private schools in Oklahoma. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for student body

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student body was in 1841

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“Student body.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20body. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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