Approximately 59% of public elementary school students in Texas are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 Texas is About Face Program Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 99%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-5
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Bastian Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5051 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 732-5830
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 732-5830
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
30 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1106 Clarence Nix Jr Dr
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Daep- Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2074
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2074
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Elementary' Disciplinary Alternative Education Prg
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-5
3313 S Beckley Ave Bldg E
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7000
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7000
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6701 Roxbury
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-7
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Hope Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Jt Brackenridge Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-5
1214 Guadalupe
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7950
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7950
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Mcnamara Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8714 Mcavoy Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3460
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3460
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 715-0208
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 715-0208
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Pathfinder Camp
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
20800 Fm 150 W
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Pathways 3h Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
110 Youth Ranch Cir
Mountain Home, TX 78058
(512) 560-8132
Mountain Home, TX 78058
(512) 560-8132
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Patricia S Garza Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8801 Alberta Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Santa Anna Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
701 Bowie St
Santa Anna, TX 76878
(325) 348-3138
Santa Anna, TX 76878
(325) 348-3138
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Santa Maria Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Trinity Charter Schools - Canyon Lake Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
650 Scarborough Rd
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(830) 964-4390
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(830) 964-4390
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Wall Sp Prog
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6
8065 Loop 570
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 651-7790
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 651-7790
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Wesley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
800 Dillard St
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 696-2860
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 696-2860
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-10
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Rank: #35 - 7735. - 77.
Barrick Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
12001 Winfrey Ln
Houston, TX 77076
(281) 405-2500
Houston, TX 77076
(281) 405-2500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Texas average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 59%% for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Texas include About Face Program Elementary School, Alief Learning Ctr (K-6) and Bastian Elementary School.
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