Average
#585 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
Gary Road Elementary
Elementary School · Hinds Co School Dist · Jackson, MS
A Hinds Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
7241 Gary Road, Jackson, MS 39272
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 53 schools in Jackson.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gary Road Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,657
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39272; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| New Vineyard Community Development CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Lbfh Childcare Center and Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hinds Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gary Road Elementary is listed in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gary Road Elementary
Gary Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Hinds Co School Dist, serving approximately 716 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary Road Elementary
What grades does Gary Road Elementary serve?
Gary Road Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Gary Road Elementary?
Gary Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gary Road Elementary rank in MS?
Gary Road Elementary ranks #585 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Gary Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gary Road Elementary a charter school?
No, Gary Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gary Road Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gary Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gary Road Elementary?
60.5% of students at Gary Road Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (601) 373-1319
- Area population (ZIP 39272)
- 14,161
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39272; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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