Top Hawaii Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 37% of public school students in Hawaii are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Linapuni Elementary School with 89% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 65% 89% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Hawaii (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Linapuni Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-1
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Rank: #22.
Palolo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Rank: #33.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #44.
Honaunau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Blanche Pope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-6
41-133 Huli St
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0450
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Kauluwela Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Waianae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-6
85-220 Mcarthur St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Nanaikapono Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-6
89-153 Mano Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pahoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-6
15-3030 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Maunaloa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Molokai Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 7-8
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-8
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Kalihi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Makaha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-5
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
William P Jarrett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 6-8
1903 Palolo Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4888
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kilohana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-6
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-8
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Keonepoko Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-6
15-890 Kahakai Blvd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Niihau High & Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kaewai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-5
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-8
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Rank: #2424.
Aiea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-6
99-370 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 6-8
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Keaau Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 6-8
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Nanakuli Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
89-778 Haleakala Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Hilo Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Naalehu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-6
95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Waipahu Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-6
94-465 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-6
966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4160
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Waianae Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 7-8
85-626 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Hakipuu Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Keaau High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: 9-12
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Hawaii average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The best top ranked public schools in Hawaii include Linapuni Elementary School, Palolo Elementary School and Kamaile Academy Pcs.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Kamaile Academy Pcs, with a value of 85%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Linapuni Elementary School, with a value of 89%.

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