Joyner Elementary School

1201 Joyner Avenue
Tupelo, MS 38804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Joyner Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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Joyner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Joyner Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
444 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Story. Our Purpose.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Joyner Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
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Black
51%
45%
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White
28%
40%
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.65
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(22-23)
19.1%
26.5%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 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?
444 students attend Joyner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Joyner Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joyner Elementary School?
Joyner Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joyner Elementary School offer ?
Joyner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joyner Elementary School part of?
Joyner Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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