JESSIE BAKER

Jessie Baker is a Title I public school that is part of the Elk Grove Unified school district, located in Elk Grove, CA with about 164 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 14 teachers, Jessie Baker has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Jessie Baker School, located in Elk Grove, California, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Elk Grove Unified School District. It is designed specifically to serve students with moderate to severe disabilities, typically ranging from preschool age through age 22. The school is highly regarded for its tailored approach to special education, focusing on functional academics, life skills, communication, and social-emotional development to help students achieve the highest level of independence possible.

The campus environment is intentionally structured to be supportive and inclusive, featuring specialized resources such as sensory rooms, adaptive physical education equipment, and dedicated therapy spaces. The staff—which includes a multidisciplinary team of special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavior specialists—works collaboratively with families to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). By emphasizing individualized learning goals and community-based instruction, Jessie Baker School provides a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their unique potential within a safe and compassionate educational community.

For more information, contact Jessie Baker at (916) 686-7703 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.