Joyner Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joyner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Joyner Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joyner Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
52%
47%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joyner Elementary School often compared to?
Joyner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joyner Elementary School?
416 students attend Joyner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Joyner Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joyner Elementary School?
Joyner Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joyner Elementary School offer ?
Joyner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Joyner Elementary School part of?
Joyner Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.
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