Approximately 27% of public elementary school students in Idaho 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 Idaho is 3b Juvenile Detention Center with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 64%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-2
3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Snake River Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
49909 Three Creek Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rank: #1 - 101. - 10.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
210 A Avenue East
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
30 Moctelme St.
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-12
50 South Hiline Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Rank: #1313.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 6-8
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #1414.
Fort Hall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1415 B Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2207
Rank: #1515.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: K-12
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1200 Grant Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3321
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3321
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1710 North Illinois
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: K-5
3115 Marble Front Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Rank: #2020.
Syringa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 6-8
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
1415 5th Street South
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4611
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
1521 East Sherman Avenue
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4628
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4628
Rank: #2323.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
1102 Laster Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Rank: #2424.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 6-8
3311 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: K-7
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-1734
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-1734
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-3
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Rank: #2727.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-6
1914 Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-4950
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 854-4950
Rank: #2828.
Donald D Stalker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-5
991 West Center Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8855
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8855
Rank: #2929.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 6-12
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
High Desert
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 6-12
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
2045 South Pond Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-5
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 4-12
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-5
238 Buhl Street North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1321
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-1321
Rank: #3535.
Bickel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-5
607 2nd Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Idaho average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 27%% for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Idaho?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Idaho include 3b Juvenile Detention Center, Cda Juvenile Detention Center and Howe Elementary School.
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