Approximately 58% of public elementary school students in Louisiana 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 Louisiana is Bienville High School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 91%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #22.
Arise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
3819 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-6
8600 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
310 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
L.s. Rugg Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
1319 Bush Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-4536
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-4536
Rank: #88.
Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
4801 Maid Marion Drive
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K-8
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
D.f. Huddle Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-4
505 Texas Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 5-8
612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-8
2832 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7090
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7090
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Queensborough Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
2701 Catherine Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-6
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
2510 St. Charles
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
2905 Horseshoe Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-0579
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-0579
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
J.w. Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
711 East Willow Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Winbourne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-5
4503 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4446
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4446
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-8
3121 St. Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-2
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-3
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Martin Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
4203 Lisa Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 3-6
1001 Pecan Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 3-5
809 Wyche Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4430
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-12
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Einstein Charter Middle Sch At Sarah Towles Reed
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
5316 Michoud Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70129
(504) 503-0470
New Orleans, LA 70129
(504) 503-0470
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Ferriday Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
201 Martin Luther King
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-2
110 Bateman Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-4
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Mabel Brasher Montessori
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
601 Cloverleaf Boulevard
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-2
1590 La 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Louisiana average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 58%% for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Louisiana include Bienville High School, Arise Academy and Chitimacha Tribal School.
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