Judy Rucker Elementary School is a highly ranked public school at 402 S Craig Road in Prosper, Texas. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, with one teacher for every 14 students. Originally named Prosper Elementary, along with the growth and expansion of the school, the school was named after long-time educator Judy Rucker. Mrs. Rucker served as the school principal for eight years out of the fourteen she spent with Prosper ISD. Clocking a total of 32 years as an educator before retirement, the school proudly honors Judy Rucker as their namesake taking her dedication to students to heart.
Rucker Elementary honors the mission of Prosper Independent School District, “Grounded in Tradition, Souring to New Beginnings,” by creating a robust learning environment. The school supports community engagement and parental involvement with programs such as Literacy Night, Cultural and Heritage Night, and Rucker Tailgate connecting the students to their community.
The students are greeted daily by beautiful classrooms and amenities such as two separate and beautiful fenced-in playgrounds with modern equipment for each age group. A climbing wall, swings, and slides are available in ample open areas for play during recess and include shaded pavilions for rest nearby. Along with excellent academics, the students have plenty of opportunities to engage in sports. Well-lit baseball, football, and soccer fields surround the school. These spirited students yell “Rucker Rocks” as they cheer on their Eagles to victory in sports and academics!
Judy Rucker Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade K-5
402 S Craig Rd,
Prosper, TX
Prosper Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mrs Shelly Spears
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
701:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
White
44.2%
Hispanic
40.6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Black
3.9%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/9/2023
Our daughter isa Kindergartener in the Duo-lingo program, for Spanish and English. The teachers are wonderful and all the staff are wonderful, from the assistants up to the principal! We have lunch with her at the school cafeteria when possible, as do so many other parents. We attend about half of t...
4/5/2021
Great school with great teachers and leadership! We had moved a few times over the past 7 years and have been in a few different districts and even different states. Rucker does a fantastic job at teaching the students what they need to know as they progress towards the next grade. Beyond that they...
3/24/2021
I am so thankful my son does not have to go to this school for lots of reasons but my main reason is the Principle and Asst Principal are bullies! They do not have the best interest of your child!! I have never been so disrespected for no reason whatsoever but the way they treated my 8 year old son...
4/27/2015
Wonderful school with contest programs to help children learn. Make it easily available for parents to get involved and help children. The principal is always out in the hallway and in the front to welcome all the students.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Prosper
List Price Range
$490K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
202
Average Home Value
$868,837
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
12%
Household Income
$194,495
% of College Grads
62.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
3,424 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,313 - $2,632 per month
- Lakeview at the Gates of Prosper
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 741+ Sq Ft
- 961 Gateway Dr
- Prosper, TX
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Parks in this Area
Boyer Park
- Trails
Cherokee Rose Dog Park
- Dog Park
Belle Manor Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Long Leaf Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Cedar Grove Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Nature Center
Frontier Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Holly Park
- Lake
- Pool
- Soccer
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