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Top Arkansas Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 62% of public preschool students in Arkansas are eligible for free lunch (2026).
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 Arkansas is Anna Strong Learning Academy, Amboy Elementary School, and Augusta Elementary School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
152 Lucille
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
101 Auburn Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Anna Strong Learning Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
214 South Alabama Street
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
10 Red Devil Drive
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
9546 Hwy 85 South
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-7294
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Blytheville Primary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Boone Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1400 Crutcher
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Booneville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
386 W Seventh St
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
C.b. Partee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Central Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
801 Deaderick Road
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
11100 Chicot Road
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1117 Eason Rd
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
852 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
9083 Mt. Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Dermott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
525 East Speedway Street
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Drew Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
250 University Drive
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Eudora Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-3
1110 South Lakeshore Drive
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6040
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Flippin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
144 School Lane.
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4901 East 19th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Hackett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
102 North Oak Street
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-8606
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Hector Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
11529 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
206 W. School Drive Hermitage
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
602 Sw Hartigan
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
125 Hickory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4404
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Jackson Wonder Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2395 S L Henry Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Kindergarten Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1020 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 753-9800
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1110 South Lakeshore Drive
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2906
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
301 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Mammoth Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
410 Goldsmith Ave
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7213
Rank: #1 - 541. - 54.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1341
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Arkansas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 62%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Arkansas include Amanda Gist Elementary School, Amboy Elementary School and Anna Strong Learning Academy.

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