Joyner Elementary School

www.tupeloschools.com

444 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

444

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joyner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	48
Black	226
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
226 (50.9%)
White
124 (27.9%)
Hispanic
48 (10.8%)
Two or More
37 (8.3%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Tupelo Public School District
Phone:	(662)841-8900
Website:	http://www.tupeloschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
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 145

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joyner Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	145
Grade 1	156
Grade 2	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joyner Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	48.9%
Male	227	51.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

Mooreville Elementary School

Lee County

722 Students

967 C.R. 1409
MOOREVILLE, MS 38857 (8.4 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th