Approximately 42% of public elementary school students in Washington 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 Washington is Beezley Springs Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 90%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Washington (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-1
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
District Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Echo Glen School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
33010 Se 99th St
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-2520
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-2520
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
15230 15th N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Keller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
17 S. School Rd.
Keller, WA 99140
(509) 634-4325
Keller, WA 99140
(509) 634-4325
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Chief Leschi School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Lummi Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Muckleshoot Tribal School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Harrah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-6
3851 Harrah Road
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Nespelem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Paschal Sherman Indian School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-9
169 North End Omak Lake Rd
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 634-1350
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 634-1350
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Paterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
51409 W. Prior Rd.
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Queets-clearwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
146000 Hwy 101
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 962-2395
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 962-2395
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Wa He Lut Indian School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
11110 Conine Avenue Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 456-1311
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 456-1311
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Bridgeport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-8
1300 Douglas
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-9501
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-9501
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Lake Quinault School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Quileute Tribal School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
12181 La Push Rd
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 963-4100
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 963-4100
Rank: #2121.
Warden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
101 W Beck Way
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2311
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2311
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 3-5
1309 S Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
1400 Tacoma Ave
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-2201
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-2201
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Wellpinit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-5
6231 Old School Road
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Simcoe Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-2
1307 S Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Amistad Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
301 North 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Wapato Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
1309 Kateri Lane
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Wellpinit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
6270 Ford/wellpinit Road, Po B
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Wellpinit, WA 99040
(509) 258-4535
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Wishram High And Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-12
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Computer Academy Toppenish High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 6-12
143 Ward Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3377
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-3377
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 6-8
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1616 W Octave St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: K-5
612 N 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5700
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5700
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best top ranked public elementary schools in Washington include Beezley Springs Elementary School, District Programs and Echo Glen School.
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