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Top Texas Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 58% of public elementary school students in Texas 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 Texas is About Face Program Elementary School, Aldine J J A E P, and Alter Educational Prog, 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 Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-5
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Academic Counseling And Transition Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
915 Sheldon Rd
League City, TX 77573
(281) 452-8002
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Aldine J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Alter Educational Prog
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-6
3115 W Pipeline Rd
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3398
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Alter School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Berry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2310 Berry Rd
Houston, TX 77093
(713) 696-2700
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
30 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Bryan/col
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-7
410 Bethel Ln
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 774-5032
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1055 W Tidwell Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(713) 681-1960
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Comquest Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
207 N Peach St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 516-0611
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Daep- Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-11
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6901 Ave I
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1800
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Frank Madla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
7415 Harrisburg Blvd
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1830
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
9550 Aldine Westfield Rd
Houston, TX 77093
(713) 696-2900
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-7
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Henderson N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
701 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
La Fe Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-3922
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6745 Tipperary
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
1027 Pvt Rd 2261
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Rank: #1 - 561. - 56.
Looscan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3800 Robertson St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2760
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