Approximately 39% of public elementary school students in Nebraska 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 Nebraska is Bancroft Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 85%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Nebraska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Bancroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2724 Riverview Blvd
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1040
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1040
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Belvedere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3775 Curtis Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1100
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1100
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Benson West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6652 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1120
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1120
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Chandler View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
7800 S 25th St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-1220
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-1220
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Clinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1520 N 29th St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1132
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1132
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Druid Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4020 N 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1320
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1320
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Everett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1123 C St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1159
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1159
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Fontenelle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3905 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1420
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1420
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
3506 Franklin St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1440
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1440
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Kellom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2906 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1700
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1700
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2021 St Mary's Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1740
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1740
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Littleburg Elementary - 12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Minatare Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1306 9th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
4355 Charles St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Rank: #1 - 181. - 18.
Walthill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Rank: #1919.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
3706 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1720
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1720
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Castelar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-5
2316 S 18th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1160
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1160
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-8
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Huntington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
2900 N 46th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mount View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
5322 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1860
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1860
Rank: #2424.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Rank: #2525.
Spring Lake Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1001 Fort Crook Rd
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-2100
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-2100
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hartley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
730 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1139
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1139
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Umo N Ho N Nation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
470 Main St
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5260
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5260
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Field Club Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
3512 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1380
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1380
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Mcphee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
820 Goodhue Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1150
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1150
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Meridian School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-12
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Rank: #3131.
Monroe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 6-8
5105 Bedford Ave
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2460
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2460
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-6
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
805 Beal St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Gilder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
3705 Chandler Rd
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-1500
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-1500
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Gomez Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
5101 S 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1520
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1520
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Nebraska average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 39%% for 2024-25.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nebraska?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Nebraska include Bancroft Elementary School, Belvedere Elementary School and Benson West Elementary School.
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