Galloway Elementary School

186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Galloway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : Galloway Elementary School serves the eastern part of Jackson, MS, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Galloway Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Galloway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galloway Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#651 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
52%
20-24%
42%
50-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
97%
45%
White
1%
40%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.06
(22-23)
52%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galloway Elementary School's ranking?
Galloway Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Galloway Elementary School?
296 students attend Galloway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Galloway Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galloway Elementary School?
Galloway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galloway Elementary School offer ?
Galloway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galloway Elementary School part of?
Galloway Elementary School is part of Jackson School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : Galloway Elementary School serves the eastern part of Jackson, MS, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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