Approximately 60% of public elementary school students in Louisiana are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
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: 93%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bienville High School
Magnet School
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-6
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
D.f. Huddle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-4
505 Texas Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red River Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-8
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acadian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
310 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Red River Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-11
1869 Saint Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Red River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Berg Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-6
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Chitimacha Tribal School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Esperanza Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
4407 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Lafayette Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-8
9330 Forshey St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 934-4683
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 934-4683
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
3121 St. Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
L.s. Rugg Elementary School
Magnet 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: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-6
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
2832 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7090
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7090
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-6
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Willow Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-8
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 828-8384
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 828-8384
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Atkins Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
7611 St.vincent Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-2810
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-2810
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K-8
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
J. K. Haynes Charter Inc.
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-7
8600 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 774-1311
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 774-1311
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-6
1845 Linear St.
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-3896
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-3896
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-8
2301 Marengo Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Advantage Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-8
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(616) 828-8384
Baker, LA 70714
(616) 828-8384
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-8
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Capitol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
4141 Gus Young Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-9364
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-9364
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
Magnet 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: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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) 487-5487
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Clara Hall Accelerated School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-2
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Homer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-4
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Magnet 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: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-6
1200 Hopkins Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9687
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9687
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-12
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
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