BAIRD EL

www.bairdisd.net

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Baird Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Baird, Texas, serving as a central educational hub within the Baird Independent School District. Situated at 400 W 7th St, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, fostering a supportive environment characteristic of small-town Texas school districts. By prioritizing personalized attention and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for future academic success while maintaining close ties to the town of Baird.

As part of a smaller school system, Baird Elementary benefits from a tight-knit culture where teachers and staff can closely monitor student progress and development. The school’s official website, http://www.bairdisd.net, serves as a primary resource for parents and community members, providing essential information on academic calendars, district policies, and upcoming events. Through its commitment to core academics and local community values, Baird Elementary remains a vital institution for the children of Callahan County.

208

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAIRD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	59
Black	6
Two or More	9

White
134 (64.4%)
Hispanic
59 (28.4%)
Two or More
9 (4.3%)
Black
6 (2.9%)

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:	BAIRD ISD
Phone:	(325)854-1400
Website:	http://www.bairdisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
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

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 24