JOHN E JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.romecsd.org

392 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John E. Joy Elementary School, located in Rome, New York, is part of the Rome City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and social development within a supportive educational environment. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while encouraging personal responsibility and active participation in the classroom.

Beyond core academics, John E. Joy Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school utilizes the resources provided by the Rome City School District to offer various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and promote a positive school culture. With a commitment to clear communication and family involvement, the school serves as a central hub for early education in Rome, striving to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

392

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN E JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	34
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
319 (81.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.7 %)
Two or More
21 (5.4 %)
Black
16 (4.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)334-1261
Website:	http://www.romecsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 51