Joyner Elementary School

1201 Joyner Avenue
Tupelo, MS 38804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Joyner Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Joyner Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joyner Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
4%
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Black
51%
47%
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White
32%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
396 students attend Joyner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% 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 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joyner Elementary School?
Joyner Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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 Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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