Judy Rucker Elementary School in Prosper, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Judy Rucker Elementary School is a suburban public school in Prosper, Texas that is part of Prosper Independent School District. It serves 722 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

722 Students

51 Teachers

402 S Craig Rd

Prosper, TX 75078 View local requests

http://www.prosper-isd.net

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Judy Rucker Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Judy Rucker Elementary School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Judy Rucker Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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