GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hinds County School District school district, located in Jackson, MS with about 821 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Byram, Mississippi, serving students within the Hinds County School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core subjects and the development of essential social and learning skills in a supportive environment. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and prepares young learners for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY plays a significant role in the local Byram and Jackson-area community. By maintaining a focus on consistent improvement and student achievement, the school works closely with families and district resources to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Those interested in the school’s specific mission, upcoming events, or operational information can find further details through their official district portal at http://www.hinds.k12.ms.us/gre.

For more information, contact GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY at (601) 373-1319 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7241 Gary Road
Jackson, MS 39272
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GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jackson, MS with about 821 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
821
Teachers:
42.68
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 821 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.8%
White
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.