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Top Louisiana Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 63% of public elementary school students in Louisiana 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 Louisiana is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical, St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy, and St. Helena Early Learning Center, each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 95% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1617 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-6
1798 Highway 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4364
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
St. Helena Early Learning Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
1590 La 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Rank: #44.
J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep And Leadership Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-7
9147 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-6
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Chitimacha Tribal School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
D.f. Huddle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-5
505 Texas Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-2
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-6
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 3-12
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
310 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Alma Redwine Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
1323 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3177
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Breaux Bridge Primary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-2
1020 East Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 909-3840
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Byrd Avenue Primary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-1
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-6
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Clara Hall Accelerated School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-2
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
L.s. Rugg Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
1319 Bush Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-4536
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Mabel Brasher Montessori
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
601 Cloverleaf Boulevard
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Queensborough Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
2701 Catherine Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
St. Martin Early Steam Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-1
1120 S Martin Luther King
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Tensas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
Frontage Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Rank: #13 - 2713. - 27.
Young Audiences At Crocker Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
2301 Marengo Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-8
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-6
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-12
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
Cherokee Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
2010 East Algonquin Trail
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6782
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-4
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
2905 Horseshoe Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-0579
Rank: #28 - 4028. - 40.
J. S. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
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