Joyner Elementary

www.joyner.sandiegounified.org/

410 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

410

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joyner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	315
Black	34
Asian	34
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
315 (76.8%)
Black
34 (8.3%)
Asian
34 (8.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.2%)
White
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)640-4000
Website:	http://www.joyner.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 96

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joyner Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joyner Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	47.1%
Male	217	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)