- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MS
Gary Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gary Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280186001036
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary Road Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gary Road Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Road Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Hinds Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280186001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Gary Road Elementary grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 280186001036 · Jackson, MS Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 13.8:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Terry High School (1,127 students)
Gary Road Elementary grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gary Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terry High Sch
Terry High School
1,127 students
- Byram Middle S
Byram Middle School
785 students
- This school
Gary Road Elementary
717 students
- Gary Road Inte
Gary Road Intermediate School
680 students
- Raymond High S
Raymond High School
539 students
- Raymond Elemen 377
Raymond Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Gary Road Elementary reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary Road Elementary compares
Gary Road Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.7%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Gary Road Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hinds Co School Dist reports $11,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gary Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byram Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gary Road Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gary Road Elementary
How many students attend Gary Road Elementary?
Gary Road Elementary has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gary Road Elementary?
74.6% of students at Gary Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gary Road Elementary is African American at 90.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary Road Elementary?
Gary Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gary Road Elementary rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Road Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hinds Co School Dist?
Besides Gary Road Elementary, Hinds Co School Dist also operates Terry High School (1,127 students), Byram Middle School (785 students), and Gary Road Intermediate School (680 students). See the Hinds Co School Dist district page for the complete list.