Approximately 37% of public elementary school students in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is Abraham Lincoln with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Massachusetts (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Abraham Lincoln
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
445 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Alexander B Bruce
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-8
135 Butler Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5935
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5935
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Alfred J Gomes
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Betsey B Winslow
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Brayton
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Brookfield
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Canterbury
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Carlos Pacheco
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
261 Mt Pleasant Stre
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Casimir Pulaski
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1097 Braley Rd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Chandler Elementary Community
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
114 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3572
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3572
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Chandler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Channing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
35 Sunnyside Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8722
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8722
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Charles S Ashley
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
122 Rochambeau Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Charlton Street
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-5
220 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
City View
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
80 Prospect Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Clap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
35 Harvest Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Crosby
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Daniel B Brunton
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Dever Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
325 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8694
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8694
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Edward P. Boland School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Elias Brookings
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
212 Nemasket Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Ellen R Hathaway
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
256 Court Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
302 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Elm Park Community
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
23 North Ashland Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3568
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3568
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Emily G Wetherbee
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
75 Newton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5240
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5240
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Forest Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Francis M Leahy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-5
1 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5959
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5959
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-4
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-8464
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-8464
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Frederick Pilot Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
George F. Kelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-6
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5350
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5350
Rank: #1 - 1081. - 108.
Gerard A. Guilmette
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-4
80 Bodwell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-8150
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-8150
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Frequently Asked Questions
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