Galloway Elementary School

Summary:

Galloway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 329 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Galloway Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 22.2% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 36.5% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 366 out of 390 elementary schools in Mississippi. This is likely due to the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating all students come from low-income households, as well as a relatively high student-teacher ratio.

When comparing Galloway Elementary to nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District, it is clear the school is one of the lowest-performing in the area. For example, Lake Elementary, just 2.71 miles away, consistently outperforms Galloway in test scores and has a much higher school ranking. Galloway's student population is also overwhelmingly African American, at over 96%, raising questions about systemic inequities and the need for targeted interventions to support the specific needs of this demographic.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203

(601) 960-5313

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
366^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,784

Students who attend Galloway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Lanier High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.4%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Galloway Elementary School ranks worse than 93.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 21^st among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.4%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galloway Elementary School is 14.3. 21 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Galloway Elementary School employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galloway Elementary School is $12,784. 23 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Galloway Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Galloway Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	30.20	293^rd	394	25.6%
2009	32.65	284^th	392	27.6%
2010	20.51	346^th	403	14.1%
2011	28.55	331^st	418	20.8%
2012	34.57	290^th	414	30.0%
2013	24.02	342^nd	408	16.2%
2014	9.63	381^st	394	3.3%
2015	21.10	338^th	402	15.9%
2016	10.72	386^th	394	2.0%
2017	7.18	406^th	406	0.0%
2018	8.81	392^nd	404	3.0%
2019	11.91	371^st	397	6.5%
2021	10.47	360^th	381	5.5%
2022	22.03	297^th	382	22.3%
2023	34.91	257^th	377	31.8%
2024	10.87	366^th	390	6.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Galloway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	0	489	0	0	n/a	n/a	489
1991	0	451	0	0	n/a	n/a	451
1992	0	329	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1993	0	318	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
1994	0	278	3	0	n/a	n/a	281
1995	0	296	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
1996	0	296	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
1997	0	270	0	0	n/a	n/a	270
1998	2	293	0	0	n/a	n/a	295
1999	2	375	0	0	n/a	n/a	377
2000	1	414	0	0	n/a	n/a	415
2001	2	439	0	0	n/a	n/a	441
2002	3	457	0	0	n/a	n/a	460
2003	3	457	0	0	n/a	n/a	460
2004	0	393	0	0	n/a	n/a	393
2005	2	400	0	0	n/a	n/a	402
2006	1	386	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
2007	3	382	1	0	n/a	n/a	386
2008	2	330	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
2009	0	304	1	0	0	0	305
2010	1	297	2	0	0	0	300
2011	1	269	0	0	0	0	270
2012	2	330	0	3	0	0	335
2013	1	339	0	1	0	7	348
2014	1	352	0	0	0	4	357
2015	1	320	0	1	0	2	324
2016	0	338	0	2	0	1	341
2017	2	362	1	4	0	2	371
2018	2	361	0	4	0	1	368
2019	4	459	0	3	0	2	468
2020	1	400	0	6	0	1	408
2021	0	325	0	5	0	1	331
2022	0	307	0	5	0	2	314
2023	2	317	0	4	0	6	329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galloway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	489	20.6	23.7	n/a
1991	451	22.0	20.5	n/a
1992	329	18.0	18.2	61.1
1993	318	17.6	18.1	63.5
1994	281	13.8	20.4	63.3
1995	296	14.2	20.8	64.5
1996	296	14.2	20.8	64.5
1997	270	17.0	15.9	69.6
1998	295	15.1	19.5	69.2
1999	377	22.2	17.0	78
2000	415	20.7	20.0	78.8
2001	441	23.8	18.5	81.2
2002	460	23.9	19.2	83
2003	460	23.9	19.2	83
2004	393	22.0	17.9	91.3
2005	402	20.8	19.3	65.2
2006	387	19.3	20.1	93
2007	386	23.1	16.7	96.9
2008	333	21.8	15.3	96.4
2009	305	21.9	13.9	95.1
2010	300	19.5	15.3	96
2011	270	20.0	13.4	97
2012	335	21.9	15.2	95.8
2013	348	20.1	17.2	99.1
2014	357	19.4	18.3	97.5
2015	324	19.0	17.0	100
2016	341	18.0	18.9	100
2017	371	13.5	27.3	100
2018	368	17.1	21.4	100
2019	468	20.8	22.4	100
2020	408	20.3	20.0	100
2021	331	20.1	16.4	100
2022	314	20.8	15.0	100
2023	329	22.9	14.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galloway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	489	20.6	23.7	n/a
1991	451	22.0	20.5	n/a
1992	329	18.0	18.2	61.1
1993	318	17.6	18.1	63.5
1994	281	13.8	20.4	63.3
1995	296	14.2	20.8	64.5
1996	296	14.2	20.8	64.5
1997	270	17.0	15.9	69.6
1998	295	15.1	19.5	69.2
1999	377	22.2	17.0	78
2000	415	20.7	20.0	78.8
2001	441	23.8	18.5	81.2
2002	460	23.9	19.2	83
2003	460	23.9	19.2	83
2004	393	22.0	17.9	91.3
2005	402	20.8	19.3	65.2
2006	387	19.3	20.1	93
2007	386	23.1	16.7	96.9
2008	333	21.8	15.3	96.4
2009	305	21.9	13.9	95.1
2010	300	19.5	15.3	96
2011	270	20.0	13.4	97
2012	335	21.9	15.2	95.8
2013	348	20.1	17.2	99.1
2014	357	19.4	18.3	97.5
2015	324	19.0	17.0	100
2016	341	18.0	18.9	100
2017	371	13.5	27.3	100
2018	368	17.1	21.4	100
2019	468	20.8	22.4	100
2020	408	20.3	20.0	100
2021	331	20.1	16.4	100
2022	314	20.8	15.0	100
2023	329	22.9	14.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Galloway Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,315
2018	$8,459
2019	$8,787
2020	$11,284
2021	$12,564
2022	$12,784

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galloway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 371^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 257^th of 377 Elementary schools	25.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galloway Elementary School)	11.9	24.2	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Galloway Elementary School)	2.4	37.1	34.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Galloway Elementary School)	26.8	28.6	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Galloway Elementary School)	16.9	25.8	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Galloway Elementary School)	28.3	56.5	28.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Galloway Elementary School)	9.4	39.1	29.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Galloway Elementary School)	42.3	71.7	29.4%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	468	329	29.7%
African American	459	317	30.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	2	50%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Galloway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Galloway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	186 Idlewild Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5313	329	23	14.3	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	317 (96.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	10.9	366^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.2%		34.9	257^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.8%	109	22.2	14.3	37.2	27.7	8.1	22.8	57.1	$12,784
Ida B. Wells Apac School	Public	4-5	1120 Riverside Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5387	34	5	6.4	100.0%	7 (20.6%)	26 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	96.7	4^th of 390 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)		86.7	93.8		86.6	81.3	100.0	$61,034
Walton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Bailey Avenue Extension	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3591	374	25	15.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	369 (98.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20.5	328^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.2	347^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.0%	19	28.8	29.5	46.7	30.5	51.2	13.3	46.7	$12,599
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1339 Oakpark Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3501	290	24	12.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	280 (96.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	16.3	343^rd of 390 public elementary schools	12.1%		38.7	239^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.6%	104	31.7	41.0	40.0	22.0	7.7	40.0	43.3	$13,083
Barack H Obama Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	750 N Congress Street	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 960-5333	239	17	13.9	100.0%	3 (1.3%)	230 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	91.5	17^th of 390 public elementary schools	95.6%					(n/a)	89.6	84.0	89.3	66.7	76.0	82.9	87.3	$13,528
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Parkway Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3525	227	20	11.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	225 (99.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11.8	362^nd of 390 public elementary schools	7.2%		13.4	345^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.5%	17	26.3	38.3	25.9	13.2	32.3	29.6	40.7	$13,726
Pecan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Claiborne Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5444	463	31	14.7	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	391 (84.4%)	69 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7.7	379^th of 390 public elementary schools	2.8%		15.2	337^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.6%	42	32.2	25.4	27.5	21.4	15.9	17.5	40.0	$12,487
Boyd Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4531 Broadmeadow Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 987-3504	405	32	12.6	100.0%	8 (2.0%)	369 (91.1%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12	359^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.9%		15.1	338^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.3%	21	19.1	33.3	23.1	11.8	9.3	23.1	67.3	$13,064
Dawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4215 Sunset Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3513	192	16	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	384^th of 390 public elementary schools	1.5%		44.4	207^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.1%	177	39.4	11.8	21.1	15.2	2.9	0.0	21.1	$13,715

Frequently Asked Questions about Galloway Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Galloway Elementary School?

Students at Galloway Elementary School are 96% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Galloway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Galloway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Lanier High School

What district is Galloway Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend Galloway Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Galloway Elementary School.

Is Galloway Elementary School a good school?

Galloway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Mississippi elementary schools.

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