Approximately 46% of public preschool students in Indiana are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 Indiana is Ca Early Learning Center with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 74%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1111 Pearl St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-2
1910 S Jackson St
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3822
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-3822
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-8
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1608 W Kyger St
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-6265
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765) 659-6265
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Rank: #77.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Rank: #88.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-2
6500 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0250
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0250
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rhoades Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Rank: #1111.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-6
1643 Dunlap Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
3000 New Haven Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Cedar Hall Community School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-8
2100 N Fulton Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Study Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Winchester Village Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
1900 E Stop 12 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-6
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Levan R Scott Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-5
950 E Fairfax Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8050
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8050
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
North White Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-5
304 E Broadway St
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-6
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Stout Field Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-6
3820 W Bradbury
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-4
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-12
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-4
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Caze Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
2013 S Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
South Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
810 Cottage Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-8100
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-8100
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
261 E Anniston Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Clinton Young Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
5740 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Davis Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-5
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-5
3302 Western Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-4
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-5
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-5
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indiana average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Indiana average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 46%% for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Indiana?
The best top ranked public preschools in Indiana include Ca Early Learning Center, Lafayette Early Childhood Center and Blue Ridge Primary Elementary School.
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