Top Arkansas Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 61% of public preschool students in Arkansas are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
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 Arkansas is Amanda Gist Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Arkansas (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
152 Lucille St
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Amboy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2400 W 58th St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Anna Strong Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
214 South Alabama Street
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Augusta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1011 Main St
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Barton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Boone Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1400 Crutcher St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Booneville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
386 W Seventh St
Booneville, AR 72927
(479) 675-2604
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Bradford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
504 W Main St
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
C.b. Partee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
400 W Lynn St
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
801 Deaderick Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
Hwy 175 Spur
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Clarendon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
115 Eason Ln
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Cowsert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
760 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6046
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Magnet School
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 - 631. - 63.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
9083 Mt Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Dermott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
525 E Speedway St
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Drew Central Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Earle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
802 Barton St
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
England Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
535 Pine Bluff Hwy
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-2041
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Eudora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-3
111 N Archer St
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6010
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Flippin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
209 Alford St
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
2305 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Glenview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1901 Edmond St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Guy-perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Hackett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
102 N Oak St
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-8606
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Hector Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
104 Sycamore St
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Hermitage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
206 W School Dr
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
201 E Fifth St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Jackson/wonder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2395 S L Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K
618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Rank: #1 - 631. - 63.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Arkansas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 61%% for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arkansas?
The best top ranked public preschools in Arkansas include Amanda Gist Elementary School, Amboy Elementary School and Anna Strong Learning Academy.

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