Approximately 37% of public school students in Hawaii are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 Hawaii is Palolo Elementary School with 91% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 66%
91%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Palolo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
2106 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4700
Rank: #22.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-1
1434 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3303
Rank: #33.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #44.
Pahoa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-6
15-3030 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2141
Rank: #55.
Waianae Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-6
85-220 Mcarthur St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7083
Rank: #66.
Kauluwela Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 587-4447
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-5
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kilohana Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-6
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 558-2200
Rank: #99.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Honaunau Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-5
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2727
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Maunaloa Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-6
128 Maunaloa Hwy
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Maunaloa, HI 96770
(808) 552-2000
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Nanaikapono Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-6
89-153 Mano Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5800
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
William P Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-8
1903 Palolo Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4888
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4888
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Makaha Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-6
84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 695-7900
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-5
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Rank: #1616.
Molokai Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 7-8
2175 Lihipali Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6940
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-6
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Nanakuli Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-6
89-778 Haleakala Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5813
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Kalihi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-5
2471 Kula Kolea Dr
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3177
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-8
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 6-8
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Rank: #2525.
Keonepoko Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-6
15-890 Kahakai Blvd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2131
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Aiea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
99-370 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7200
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Naalehu Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 939-2413
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Puuhale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-5
345 Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3190
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-8
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Waipahu Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-6
94-465 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-6
30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 533-1730
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Keaau High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 9-12
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-5
1121 Middle St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3040
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Waianae Intermediate School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 7-8
85-626 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaii average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Hawaii average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The best top ranked public schools in Hawaii include Palolo Elementary School, Linapuni Elementary School and Kamaile Academy Pcs.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Kamaile Academy Pcs, with a value of 83%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Palolo Elementary School, with a value of 91%.
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