Approximately 52% of public elementary school students in Florida are eligible for free lunch (2024).
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 Florida is Ahfachkee Day School 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 Florida (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
31200 Josie Billie Highway
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Azalea Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
7855 22nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2606
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2606
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Boys Town
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
975 Oklahoma St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Boystown
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
9525 Sterling Dr
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4515 State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Central Pasco Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2952 Wilson Rd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 948-2441
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 948-2441
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1 S Oakridge Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Citrus Health Sipp/crisis
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
4175 W 20th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
6345 County Road 218
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Dist Wide Homebound Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Eagles Nest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
3698 Nw 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Eagles Nest Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
201 N University Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 341-5550
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 341-5550
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1700 W Leonard St
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5944
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5944
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Hospital Homebound Instruction
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1400 1st Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 721-2300
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
805 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
J.l. Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
4965 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Joann Bridges Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
950 Sw Greenville Hills Rd
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-4220
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-4220
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
John Polk Alternative School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
211 Eslinger Way
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Keystone Heights Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
335 Sw Pecan St
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-1375
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-1375
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Miami Bridge South
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
326 Nw 3rd Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
Mile Marker 70 Tamiami Trail
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 894-2364
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 894-2364
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2398 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
New Springs Schools
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2410 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Oak Grove Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
Pace Center For Girls Clay
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1241 Blanding Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Rank: #1 - 501. - 50.
The Pace Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
201 N 1st St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-2400
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-2400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Florida average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 52%% for 2024.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Florida include Ahfachkee Day School, Azalea Middle School and Boys Town.
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