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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Arkansas Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 56% of public elementary school students in Arkansas are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arkansas is Amboy Elementary School, Arkansas Middle School, and Anna Strong Learning Academy, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
152 Lucille
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
101 Auburn Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Anna Strong Learning Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
214 South Alabama Street
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 621-3990
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
10 Red Devil Drive
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-4
612 W Mueller St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2211
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
9546 Hwy 85 South
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-7294
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-6
2000 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Blytheville Chickasaw Preparatory Academy (Bcpa)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6
700 W. Chikasawba Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
216 E Moultrie
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Blytheville Primary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Boone Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1400 Crutcher
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Booneville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
386 W Seventh St
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
600 N. Redding Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
1106 Wisconsin Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4368
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
C.b. Partee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Central Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
801 Deaderick Road
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
11100 Chicot Road
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1117 Eason Rd
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
852 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
443 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6068
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Conner Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
409 Oak Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-12
513 Henry Yerger
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
1901 Crestwood Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
1498 Stadium Ave.
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
9083 Mt. Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Dermott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
525 East Speedway Street
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
9417 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4300
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Drew Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
250 University Drive
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Drew Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
250 University Drive
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Dumas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
315 S College Street
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Rank: #1 - 1141. - 114.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
4505 Pinson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Arkansas average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 56%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Arkansas include Amanda Gist Elementary School, Amboy Elementary School and Anna Strong Learning Academy.

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