BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

300 EAST SANTA CLAIR STREET
JACKSON, MS 39212

baker.jpsms.org

211 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

211

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1
Black	201
Two or More	4

Black
201 (95.3%)
White
5 (2.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.9%)
Hispanic
1 (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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(601)371-4327
Website:	http://baker.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 18

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	91	43.1%
Male	120	56.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)