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Top Indiana Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 44% of public preschool students in Indiana 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 Indiana is Lafayette Early Childhood Center, Ca Early Learning Center, and Studebaker Center, each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 72% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ca Early Learning Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1111 Pearl St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lafayette Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Studebaker Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
724 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
Rank: #44.
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Davis Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
South View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Rank: #88.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Rank: #99.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Rank: #1010.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-4
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1900 E Centennial
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Southwick Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-2
6500 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0250
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
3000 New Haven Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-4
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Henry S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
2915 E 35th Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
2302 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-6
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
2800 Wallace Av
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Terre Town Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
2121 Boston Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4385
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-5
1250 E Market St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4214
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
South Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-5
810 Cottage Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-8100
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Study Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-5
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-5
748 Spicewood Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-6
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-5
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-4
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Bon Air Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-3
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Franklin Square Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-5
605 E Court Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4802
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-5
3302 Western Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Ouabache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-5
501 Maple Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4493
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-5
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-5
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-5
150 W 40th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-5
1425 E Calvert St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-2300
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indiana average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Indiana average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 44%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Indiana?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Indiana include Ca Early Learning Center, Lafayette Early Childhood Center and Studebaker Center.

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