Approximately 35% of public elementary school students in Nebraska 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 Nebraska is Druid Hill Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 75%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Nebraska (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Druid Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4020 N 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1320
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1320
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2906 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1700
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1700
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Walthill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Rank: #77.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
3706 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1720
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1720
Rank: #88.
Umo N Ho N Nation Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
470 Main St
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5260
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5260
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-5
805 Beal St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-6
3506 Franklin St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1440
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1440
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-6
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
5618 N 14th Ave
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2060
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2060
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kellom Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-6
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Wasmer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
318 S Clark St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Knickrehm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
2013 N Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Meridian School
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-12
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Rank: #1717.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
4904 N 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1200
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1200
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-5
3775 Curtis Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1100
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1100
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Miller Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-5
5625 N 28th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1820
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1820
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
1520 N 29th St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1132
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1132
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
641 S Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
1306 9th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Minne Lusa Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
2728 Ida St
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1840
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1840
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Niobrara Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-6
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Brook Valley School
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-12
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
4301 North 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1400
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1400
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Skinner Magnet Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
4304 N 33rd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2080
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2080
Rank: #3030.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-6
4370 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-8
30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Fontenelle Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-5
3905 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1420
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1420
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Indian Hill Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-6
3121 U St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1600
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1600
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Lothrop Magnet Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-4
3300 North 22 Street
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Mcphee Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-5
820 Goodhue Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1150
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1150
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Nebraska average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 35%% for 2024.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nebraska?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Nebraska include Druid Hill Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary - 09.
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