Galloway Elementary School

galloway.jpsms.org

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Galloway Elementary School is a public institution located on Idlewild Street in Jackson, Mississippi, serving students within the Jackson Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners. The school is committed to creating an environment that supports student growth, literacy, and numeracy, while adhering to the district’s broader goals for educational development and student success.

The school maintains an official online presence through the Jackson Public Schools portal, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources, school calendars, and district-wide updates. By fostering a structured learning environment and encouraging parental involvement, Galloway Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic transitions, working to meet the diverse needs of the children residing in the surrounding Jackson community.

296

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galloway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	4
Black	287
Two or More	2

Black
287 (97.0%)
Hispanic
4 (1.4%)
White
3 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(601)960-5313
Website:	http://galloway.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 17

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Galloway Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Galloway Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	52%
Male	142	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)