E M BAKER SCHOOL

www.greatneck.k12.ny.us

651 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

E.M. Baker School is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the affluent community of Great Neck, New York. As part of the Great Neck Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student population, typically encompassing grades K-5. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a nurturing environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, E.M. Baker places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and support services designed to meet individual student needs. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a strong partnership between faculty and families, which contributes to its reputation for high performance and community spirit. Its location on Baker Hill Road situates it within a district known for rigorous educational standards and robust resources.

651

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E M BAKER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	58
Black	1
Asian	383
Two or More	26

Asian
383 (58.8%)
White
183 (28.1%)
Hispanic
58 (8.9%)
Two or More
26 (4.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)441-4100
Website:	http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 136