JOHN A BAKER

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John A. Baker Elementary School is a public school located in McKinney, Texas, operating under the jurisdiction of the Prosper Independent School District (PISD). Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area of North Texas, the school serves students in the surrounding residential community, reflecting the high academic standards and rapid expansion characteristic of the Prosper school system.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of Prosper ISD, Baker Elementary utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher grades while prioritizing modern instructional techniques and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and collaborative partnerships between educators and families, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience within the framework of its local district.

648

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN A BAKER
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	72
Black	63
Asian	112
Two or More	59
American Indian	3

White
339 (52.3 %)
Asian
112 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
72 (11.1 %)
Black
63 (9.7 %)
Two or More
59 (9.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PROSPER ISD
Phone:	(469)219-2120
Website:	http://www.prosper-isd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 98