JOHN A BAKER EL

623 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.

623

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN A BAKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	71
Black	72
Asian	157
Two or More	48
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
271 (43.5%)
Asian
157 (25.2%)
Black
72 (11.6%)
Hispanic
71 (11.4%)
Two or More
48 (7.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 93

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 122