JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joyner Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 612 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Joyner Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joyner Elementary School, located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving a diverse student population in the San Diego Unified School District. As a community-centered institution, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Its location in the 92105 zip code positions it as a key resource for families in a vibrant, multicultural urban area, where the school works to meet the specific linguistic and educational needs of a wide range of learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Joyner Elementary is known for fostering an inclusive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and equity. The school typically offers various programs designed to enhance the academic experience, often integrating technology in the classroom and providing support services for English language learners. By maintaining strong ties with the local community and emphasizing a holistic approach to student success, Joyner Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact Joyner Elementary at (619) 640-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4271 Myrtle Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105-3426
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JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 612 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
612
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 612 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.1%
Asian
8.3%
Black or African American
8.3%
Two or more races
3.3%
White
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.