Approximately 61% of public preschool students in Louisiana are eligible for free lunch (2025).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana is Bienville High School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 89%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-6
8600 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
L.s. Rugg Elementary School
(Math: 5% | 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: #55.
Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
4801 Maid Marion Drive
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
D.f. Huddle Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-4
505 Texas Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-8
2832 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7090
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7090
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Queensborough Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
2701 Catherine Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-6
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
2510 St. Charles
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
2905 Horseshoe Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-0579
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-0579
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
J.w. Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
711 East Willow Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-2
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-3
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Martin Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
4203 Lisa Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-5
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-2
110 Bateman Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-4
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Mabel Brasher Montessori
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
601 Cloverleaf Boulevard
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-2
1590 La 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Swayze Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
2400 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-1357
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-1357
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1310 Warren Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Young Audiences At Crocker Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-8
2301 Marengo Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Alma Redwine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
1323 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3177
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3177
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-6
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Cherokee Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
2010 East Algonquin Trail
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6782
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6782
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Claiborne Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
4707 Denham Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-9712
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-9712
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Merrydale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
6700 Rio Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-0346
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-0346
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
5101 Reddix Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1784
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1784
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-6
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-2
1100 Johnson Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0732
Rank: #25 - 3325. - 33.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Rank: #34 - 4834. - 48.
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
400 Patterson Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Rank: #34 - 4834. - 48.
Belle Rose Primary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-4
7100 Hwy 308
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(225) 473-7706
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(225) 473-7706
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Louisiana average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Louisiana average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 61%% for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public preschools in Louisiana include Bienville High School, J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep And Leadership Academy and Acadian Elementary School.
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