Approximately 36% of public school students in Washington are eligible for free lunch (2023-24).
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 Washington is Beezley Springs Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Washington (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-1
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Bridgeport Aurora High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Tacoma
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-5656
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-5656
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Cascadia Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
12200 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-1050
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-1050
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
316 Washington St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1912 W 18th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 417-2282
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 417-2282
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Developmental Pre-school
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
District Programs
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Dixie Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
10520 E. Hwy. 12
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Highlands High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
600 W 6th Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
1338 Sw Old Clifton Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Kittitas B-5 Special Educational Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
501 N Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Lake Quinault School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
1255 Sw Pacific St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Northshore Online Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6605
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6605
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
227 N 4th
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
169 North End Omak Lake Road
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Paterson Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
51409 W. Prior Rd.
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
40 Ocean Drive
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 374-5648
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 374-5648
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Re-entry High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Regional Justice Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
401 4th Ave N
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7134
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Spokane Area Professional-technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
N 4141 Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7470
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7470
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Sumner Special Services
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1202 Wood Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-6000
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-6000
Rank: #1 - 431. - 43.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Washington average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 36%% for 2023-24.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington?
The best top ranked public schools in Washington include Beezley Springs Elementary School, Bridgeport Aurora High School and Cascadia Technical Skills Center.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington is Bridgeport Aurora High School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Beezley Springs Elementary School, with a value of 100%.
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