Gary Road Elementary

www.hinds.k12.ms.us/

717 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

717

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gary Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	13
Black	650
Asian	1
Two or More	15

Black
650 (90.7%)
White
38 (5.3%)
Two or More
15 (2.1%)
Hispanic
13 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hinds County School District
Phone:	(601)373-1319
Website:	http://www.hinds.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 223

Grade 1 257

Grade 2 197