Gary Road Elementary School

7241 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gary Road Elementary School serves 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gary Road Elementary School's student population of 672 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
672 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gary Road Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
88%
47%
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White
7%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
26%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gary Road Elementary School?
672 students attend Gary Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Gary Road Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary Road Elementary School?
Gary Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gary Road Elementary School offer ?
Gary Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Gary Road Elementary School part of?
Gary Road Elementary School is part of Hinds Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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