Approximately 40% of public elementary school students in Colorado are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 Colorado is Kwiyagat Community Academy with 98% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 85%
98%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Colorado (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kwiyagat Community Academy
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-3
450 Sunset Blvd
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Rank: #22.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-8
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Rank: #33.
Platte Valley Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 5-12
2200 West O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 304-6220
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 304-6220
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Vega Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-8
1345 Macon Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 390-6975
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 390-6975
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Florence St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-3290
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-3290
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Eva R Baca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Fort Logan Northgate
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 3-8
4000 S. Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 833-6850
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 833-6850
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Peoria Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
875 Peoria St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0770
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0770
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Roncalli Stem Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 6-8
4202 Highway 78
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7450
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7450
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
107 South La Crosse Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1202 Bragdon Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1020 Eagle St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3050
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3050
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1327 East 9th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Rank: #1515.
Minnequa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1708 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
1125 E Routt Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 6-8
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Rank: #1919.
Beulah Heights Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
2670 Delphinium Street
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7510
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7510
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Centennial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-12
909 North Main Street
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
2055 Moline St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8549
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8549
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-12
209 Victoria Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Altura Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
1650 Altura Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3500
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3500
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-12
10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Boston K-8 School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-8
1365 Boston St.
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-6878
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-6878
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: K-8
1700 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
1629 West 21st
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Munroe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
3440 West Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5230
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5230
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Peakview School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-6
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-8
533 Irving Street
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719) 523-4045
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-8
4735 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 723-2000
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 723-2000
Rank: #32 - 4832. - 48.
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: K-4
1602 S. Murray
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Rank: #32 - 4832. - 48.
Barney Ford Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Rank: #32 - 4832. - 48.
Bricker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Rank: #32 - 4832. - 48.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: K-5
845 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8990
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8990
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Colorado average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 40%% for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Colorado?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Colorado include Kwiyagat Community Academy, Risley International Academy Of Innovation and Platte Valley Youth Services Center.
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