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Top Indiana Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 42% of public school students in Indiana are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Indiana is Lafayette Early Childhood Center, Liberty Grove Schools, and Studebaker Center, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 80% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Ca Early Learning Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1111 Pearl St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Lafayette Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Liberty Grove Schools
Charter School
(Math: ≤5%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
1002 W. 25th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-3807
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Studebaker Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
724 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
3916 Pulaski
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Rank: #77.
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Rank: #88.
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-8
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Rank: #99.
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-5
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Rank: #1010.
Matchbook Learning
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-8
1163 Belmont Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4263
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: K-6
4002 N Franklin Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-8515
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Kipp Indy Legacy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 9-12
2255 N Ralston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: K-8
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Circle City Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 6-8
4002 N. Franklin Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 643-4209
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 5-8
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Se Neighborhood School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: K-8
1601 S Barth Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 423-0204
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Vision Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: K-8
1751 E Riverside Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 632-2006
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 5-8
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Davis Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
South View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Calumet New Tech High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Invent Learning Hub
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: K-8
1849 E Pleasant Run Pkwy S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 832-4900
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Avondale Meadows Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: K-4
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Deer Run Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: K-5
5401 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 299-1266
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Rank: #2727.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 9-12
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-4
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Emma Donnan Elementary And Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: K-8
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4272
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tindley Genesis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: K-6
4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1900 E Centennial
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Sarah Scott Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 6-8
1000 Grant St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4381
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 6-8
1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indiana average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Indiana average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 42%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Indiana?
The best top-ranked public schools in Indiana include Ca Early Learning Center, Lafayette Early Childhood Center and Liberty Grove Schools.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Indiana?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Indiana is Studebaker Center, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Liberty Grove Schools, with a value of 100%.

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