Approximately 61% of public school students in Louisiana 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 Louisiana is St. Helena College And Career Academy, St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy, and Allen Correctional Center, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 95%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Rd
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 639-2943
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 639-2943
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1617 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-6
1798 Highway 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4364
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4364
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
St. Helena College And Career Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
14340 Highway 37
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
1590 La 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-7
9147 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Opportunities Academy
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 12
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-6
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 9-12
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
D.f. Huddle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-5
505 Texas Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-2
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-6
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 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: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 3-12
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
310 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Alma Redwine Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
1323 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3177
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3177
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-2
1020 East Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 909-3840
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 909-3840
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-1
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-6
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-2
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
L.s. Rugg Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Mabel Brasher Montessori
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
601 Cloverleaf Boulevard
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Queensborough Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
2701 Catherine Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-1
1120 S Martin Luther King
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Tensas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
Frontage Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Young Audiences At Crocker Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
2301 Marengo Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Abramson Sci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 9-13
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 373-6264
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 373-6264
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-8
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-6
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Louisiana average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 61%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana?
The best top-ranked public schools in Louisiana include Allen Correctional Center, Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical and Eastern La Mental System.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana is Allen Correctional Center, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical, with a value of 100%.
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