Warwick Public Schools Student Demographics Including Number of Students with IEPs (individualized education programs), LEP(limited English proficiency) and FRL(free lunch) Eligibility

Student Demographics (Data Available from the 2016-2017 school year):

• ​Total students: 9124  (1% decrease this school year). 
• Native American : 44
• Asian Pacific : 362
• Black: 219
• White: 7324
• Hispanic: 855
• Multi-Race: 320
• Number of the students eligible to receive  "Free Lunch" (FRL):  3394

RIDE: "In Rhode Island, the National School Lunch Program provides nutritious, low-cost or free lunches to over 72,000 children daily. Schools that take part in the lunch program get cash subsidies and donated foods from USDA. Participating program Sponsors include all public schools, state schools and charter schools, and some private schools, special needs citizen centers, and residential child care institutions.
All public schools in Rhode Island are mandated by state law to provide lunches.
Children from families with income:

• Up to 130 % of poverty level are eligible for free meals.
• Between 130 to 185 % of poverty level are eligible for reduced-price meals ($.40 or less).
• Over 185 % of poverty pay a price determined by the school or institution for their subsidized meal.

69 % of the lunches served in Rhode Island are served free or at the reduced price."
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• Number of students with LEP (Limited English Proficiency): 113

Number of Warwick students receiving an  IEP (Individualized Education Program): Numbers reflect this current school year, 2017-2018): 

• Current total:   1531 students
• 461 females -- 1070  males 
• 233 students are diagnosed with autism
• 80 kindergarten children have special needs

Question:

1. Why are there so many more males than female students with an IEP? I'm being directed to ask Dr. Jennifer F Connolly, Director of Special Services.