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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Kansas Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 45% of public preschool students in Kansas are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Kansas is Spaght Multimedia Magnet, with 93% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 79% 93% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Kansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
2316 E 10th
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-7300
Rank: #22.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
1002 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2650
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1642 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0050
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
L'ouverture Computer Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1539 N Ohio
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5050
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
2500 E 18th
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-8300
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
424 N. Pennsylvania
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Rank: #77.
Gardiner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
1951 S. Laura
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-1700
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
2945 S Victoria
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1900
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Colvin Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
2820 S Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 973-7600
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
M E Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
310 N 11th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-3150
Rank: #1111.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
3361 N Arkansas Ave
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-9785
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
1212 W 25th St No
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-9200
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Harry Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
1605 S. Market
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-0700
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
4615 E Orme
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-3000
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1881 S Elpyco
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1441 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-8
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1654 S. Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-8100
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Mccandless Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-6
700 N Baker
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Cessna Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
2101 W 45th S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6900
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
3605 S Gold
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
1749 S Martinson
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-1300
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
1500 N Washington
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
5000 S Clifton
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0704
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
3530 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-9350
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Midland Trail
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-8
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Glasco Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-12
200 Haynes & Buffalo St
Glasco, KS 67445
(785) 568-2291
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kansas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Kansas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 45%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Kansas?
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