Joyner Elementary

joyneres.wcpss.net/

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joyner Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a well-regarded institution within the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student population, the school is particularly noted for its dedicated focus on global studies and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment. Its location on Lowden Street places it at the heart of the community, allowing it to maintain strong ties with local families and neighborhood organizations.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Joyner is recognized for its unique character and emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities and arts integration. The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and an active PTA that works to enhance the educational experience, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub that balances traditional elementary education with a modern, outward-looking perspective.

569

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joyner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	77
Black	141
Asian	12
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
306 (53.8%)
Black
141 (24.8%)
Hispanic
77 (13.5%)
Two or More
29 (5.1%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)856-7650
Website:	http://joyneres.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 18

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joyner Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joyner Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	48.5%
Male	293	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)