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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Delaware Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 37% of public elementary school students in Delaware 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 Delaware is Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School, Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School, and Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 62% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
East Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
27 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4074
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3
5 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3504
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
920 North Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
20 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
2110 Edwards Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Richardson Park Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
16 Idella Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-2
100 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
801 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2740
Rank: #1 - 121. - 12.
William Henry Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Rank: #1313.
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-5
1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: K-5
1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: K-5
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Rank: #1616.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-8
2900 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Rank: #1717.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Rank: #1818.
Oberle (William) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: K-5
500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Rank: #1919.
Blades Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: K-2
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Rank: #2020.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: K-5
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Rank: #2121.
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-5
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: K-5
252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: K-5
2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Rank: #2424.
West Seaford Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: K-2
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: K-5
502 Moores Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2915
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 1-11
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: K-5
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Rank: #2828.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: K-4
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1500
Rank: #2929.
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: K-5
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: K-5
402 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: K-8
1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: K-8
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: 6-8
3130 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2690
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 6-8
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: K-12
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Delaware average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Delaware?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Delaware include East Side Charter School, Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School and Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School.

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