BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 291 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 300 East Santa Clair Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is a key educational institution within the Jackson Public School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. Its programming typically focuses on core academic subjects, student development, and preparing children for middle school success while fostering a sense of community engagement.
As part of the Jackson Public Schools network, Baker Elementary utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum and resources to support student achievement. The school acts as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, aiming to create a supportive and structured atmosphere that encourages literacy, numeracy, and social growth. For parents and community members, the school's official website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school updates.
For more information, contact BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 371-4327 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
http://baker.jpsms.org
BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 16.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 291 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.2%
- White
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Female
- 42.6%
- Male
- 57.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.