- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MS
Gary Road Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Gary Road Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280186000983
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary Road Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gary Road Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Road Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Hinds Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280186000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Gary Road Intermediate School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 280186000983 · Jackson, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 14.5:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Terry High School (1,127 students)
Gary Road Intermediate School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gary Road Intermediate School 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
- Gary Road Elem
Gary Road Elementary
717 students
- This school
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 Intermediate School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary Road Intermediate School compares
Gary Road Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.6%
White 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Gary Road Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byram Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Road Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary Road Intermediate School'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
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 elementary schools in Jackson
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gary Road Intermediate School
How many students attend Gary Road Intermediate School?
Gary Road Intermediate School has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Intermediate School is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gary Road Intermediate School?
88.2% of students at Gary Road Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary Road Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Gary Road Intermediate School is African American at 89.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary Road Intermediate School?
Gary Road Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Road Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hinds Co School Dist?
Besides Gary Road Intermediate School, Hinds Co School Dist also operates Terry High School (1,127 students), Byram Middle School (785 students), and Gary Road Elementary (717 students). See the Hinds Co School Dist district page for the complete list.