Approximately 46% of public school students in Louisiana are eligible for free lunch (2024).
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 Academic Recovery Ombudsman with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 95%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-12
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 347-9502
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 347-9502
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Amikids Caddo
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3860 Hutchinson
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-0730
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-0730
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
David Wade Correctional Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Dixon Correctional Institute
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
5568 Hwy. 68
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2401 72nd Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
6925 Hwy. 74
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-4516
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-4516
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
3121 St. Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Lafayette Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
9330 Forshey St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 934-4683
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 934-4683
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Louisiana Correctional Institute For Women
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
7205 Hwy. 74
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-2351
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 319-2351
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
17544 Tunica Trace
Angola, LA 70712
(225) 655-2973
Angola, LA 70712
(225) 655-2973
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 227-3057
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 227-3057
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Rayburn Correctional Institute
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
27268 Hwy. 21
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 661-6329
Angie, LA 70426
(985) 661-6329
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
South Plaquemines Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
218 School Rd
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
South Plaquemines High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Arise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
3819 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 1-12
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Lincoln Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
407 Central Avenue
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
4407 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 3-4
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Kipp East Community
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-6
6519 Virgilian St
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 301-2964
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 301-2964
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 7-12
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
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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 46%% for 2024.
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 Academic Recovery Ombudsman, Amikids Caddo and Bienville High School.
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 Academic Recovery Ombudsman, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Academic Recovery Ombudsman, with a value of 100%.
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