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GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

7255 Gary Road, Jackson, MS 39272HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
703
Students
Total enrolled
$13,430
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 703 students in grades 03–05 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,430 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a large elementary in Jackson, Mississippi, serving grades 03–05 with 703 students. The district invests $13,430 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

703
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution354 male · 349 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 700 students
Student Composition
91%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black91%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280186000983

Academic Outcomes at GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 39272

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,430Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,430
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,909
Student Support$2,552
Administration$1,612
Operations$2,015
Other$1,343
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,430 spent per student, an estimated $5,950 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
44%
State government
40.0%
Local (property tax)
44.0%
Federal programs
16.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GARY ROAD ELEMENTARYRAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBOLTON-EDWARDS ELEM./MIDDLE SCHOOLUTICA ELEM. / MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
Middle
BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOLCARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
TERRY HIGH SCHOOLRAYMOND HIGH SCHOOLHINDS CO CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyHinds County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHINDS CO SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (601)372-8150
NCES ID: 280186000983
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Jackson seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST
High
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
1,098 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Mid
BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
772 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY
672 students · PK–02
● 43 opp100% FRL
High
RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL
570 students · 09–12
● 40 opp99% FRL
Elem
RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
377 students · PK–06
● 40 opp99% FRL
Elem
BOLTON-EDWARDS ELEM./MIDDLE SCHOOL
361 students · PK–08
99% FRL
Elem
UTICA ELEM. / MIDDLE SCHOOL
322 students · PK–08
● 36 opp99% FRL
Mid
CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
93 students · 07–08
● 40 opp97% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7255 Gary Road, Jackson, MS 39272
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.