Approximately 39% of public school students in Alaska are eligible for free lunch (2023-24).
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 Alaska is Airport Heights Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Alaska (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Airport Heights Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1510 Alder Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Akiuk Memorial School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
104 Village Rd
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Akula Elitnaurvik School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
100 Akula Heights
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Alakanuk School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
9 School Rd
Alakanuk, AK 99554
(907) 238-3312
Alakanuk, AK 99554
(907) 238-3312
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
550 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Aleknagik School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Ambler School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
109 Ambler Dr
Ambler, AK 99786
(907) 445-2154
Ambler, AK 99786
(907) 445-2154
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Andrew K. Demoski School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
123 Front St
Nulato, AK 99765
(907) 898-2204
Nulato, AK 99765
(907) 898-2204
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Angoon School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 788-3302
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 788-3302
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Aniguiin School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
114 Village Rd
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Anthony A. Andrews School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
100 Baker St
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Aqqaluk High/noorvik Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
165 Fireweed Dr
Noorvik, AK 99763
(907) 636-2178
Noorvik, AK 99763
(907) 636-2178
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Arctic Village School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
305 Mountain St
Arctic Village, AK 99722
(907) 587-5211
Arctic Village, AK 99722
(907) 587-5211
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
116 Village Rd
Platinum, AK 99651
(907) 979-8111
Platinum, AK 99651
(907) 979-8111
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
200 Boundary Ave
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4363
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4363
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
106 Village Rd
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Ayaprun School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Big Lake Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Blackwell School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1 School Dr
Anvik, AK 99558
(907) 663-6348
Anvik, AK 99558
(907) 663-6348
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Buckland School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
9900 University Dr
Buckland, AK 99727
(907) 494-2127
Buckland, AK 99727
(907) 494-2127
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Burchell High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
School Rd
Chignik, AK 99564
(907) 268-4147
Chignik, AK 99564
(907) 268-4147
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
161 Milepost Steese Hwy
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Clark Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Creekside Park Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
7500 E 6th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1550
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1550
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Davis-ramoth School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2600 Musk Ox Pkwy
Selawik, AK 99770
(907) 484-2142
Selawik, AK 99770
(907) 484-2142
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Dillingham Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
565 Seward St
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5642
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5642
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Diomede School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Rank: #1 - 1031. - 103.
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1327 Nelchina St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7600
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alaska average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Alaska average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 39%% for 2023-24.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alaska?
The best top ranked public schools in Alaska include Airport Heights Elementary School, Akhiok School and Akiuk Memorial School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alaska?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alaska is Akhiok School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Airport Heights Elementary School, with a value of 100%.
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