JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tupelo Public School District school district, located in Tupelo, MS with about 401 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 29 teachers, JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Tupelo, Mississippi, is a key institution within the Tupelo Public School District. As a PK-5 elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that balances rigorous academic standards with a supportive social environment. The school is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, fostering an atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and character development within the local Tupelo community.
Beyond its core curriculum, Joyner Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about district initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and academic milestones. By leveraging the resources of the Tupelo Public School District, Joyner aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a nurturing, small-school feel that addresses the individual needs of every child.
For more information, contact JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 841-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8900
JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tupelo, MS with about 401 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tupelo Public School District
- Total Students:
- 401
- Teachers:
- 29.54
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 401 students
- Black or African American
- 51.6%
- White
- 35.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.