James Y Joyner Elementary

(336)545-2020

joyner.gcsnc.com/pages/Joyner_Elementary

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James B. Joyner Elementary School is a public school located in the Starmount neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina, and is part of the Guilford County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and community involvement. It is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while integrating character development and social-emotional learning into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond the standard academic core, Joyner Elementary is known for its active school community and dedicated faculty. The school encourages family engagement through various PTA initiatives and volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and school life. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, the administration promotes a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that seeks to nurture the individual talents and potential of every student within the Greensboro community.

245

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Y Joyner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	34
Black	124
Asian	10
Two or More	26

Black
124 (50.6 %)
White
51 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
34 (13.9 %)
Two or More
26 (10.6 %)
Asian
10 (4.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)545-2020
Website:	http://joyner.gcsnc.com/pages/Joyner_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Y Joyner Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Y Joyner Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	49%
Male	125	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)