Approximately 37% of public school students in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island is Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 77%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Rhode Island (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Rank: #22.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Rank: #33.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 5-6
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Rank: #44.
Charette Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 9-12
335 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Rank: #55.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: K-5
199 Oxford Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: K-5
1450 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 9-12
70 Fricker St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Rank: #88.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 2-5
222 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Calcutt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 5-8
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 1-5
85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-8
188 Princeton Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9341
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9341
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Lillian Feinstein El. School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: K-5
159 Sackett Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Roger Williams Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 6-8
278 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
William D'abate Elem. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: K-5
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Carl G. Lauro El. School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: K-5
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Central Falls Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
24 Summer Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Robert L. Bailey Iv
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: K-5
65 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Esek Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 6-8
480 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 6-8
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
W B Cooley & Internationa
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 9-12
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Village Green Virtual
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 9-12
135 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
West Broadway Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 5-8
29 Bainbridge Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
George J. West El. School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: K-5
145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Leviton Dual Language School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: K-5
65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
360 High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: 9-12
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-4603
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-4603
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Veazie Street School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: K-5
211 Veazie Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 453-8601
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 453-8601
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: K-4
150 Fuller Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Asa Messer El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-4
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 9-12
434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9181
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9181
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 9-12
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Webster Avenue School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-5
191 Webster Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Cunningham School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: K-5
40 Baldwin Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6262
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6262
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Rhode Island average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2024.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island?
The best top ranked public schools in Rhode Island include Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program, Sheila Skip Nowell and Providence Preparatory Charter.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island is Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Providence Preparatory Charter, with a value of 96%.
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