James Y Joyner Elementary

Summary:

James Y Joyner Elementary is a public elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Guilford County Schools district.

The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (around 50%) and Hispanic (around 14%), and an extremely high percentage (around 99%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, James Y Joyner Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of North Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science that are significantly lower than the Guilford County Schools and North Carolina state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 13.1, and higher per-student spending ($11,230 in 2018-2019) suggest that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support programs to help improve academic performance, particularly for the school's most disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Claxton Elementary, Sternberger Elementary, and General Greene Elementary, demonstrate that high-performing schools can exist within the same district, suggesting that there may be opportunities for James Y Joyner Elementary to learn from and emulate the practices of these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3300 Normandy Road
       Greensboro, NC  27408-3000


(336) 545-2020

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,230 Help


Students who attend James Y Joyner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mendenhall Middle
High:    Page High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.6%
White:
20.8%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details James Y Joyner Elementary ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 45th among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at James Y Joyner Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.6%), White (20.8%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Y Joyner Elementary is 13.1, which is the 14th best among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Y Joyner Elementary is $11,230, which is the 24th highest among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Y Joyner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James Y Joyner Elementary 1192nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See James Y Joyner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Y Joyner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.02 555th 1276 56.5%
2007 60.49 538th 1293 58.4%
2008 46.82 770th 1324 41.8%
2009 29.73 1035th 1354 23.6%
2010 35.59 991st 1363 27.3%
2011 45.28 857th 1381 37.9%
2012 50.21 767th 1388 44.7%
2013 24.51 1121st 1403 20.1%
2014 28.81 1027th 1390 26.1%
2015 29.88 1082nd 1440 24.9%
2016 23.51 1169th 1425 18.0%
2017 30.27 1075th 1429 24.8%
2018 19.45 1217th 1434 15.1%
2019 39.47 928th 1473 37.0%
2021 28.45 1049th 1489 29.6%
2022 21.08 1245th 1514 17.8%
2023 23.43 1203rd 1502 19.9%
2024 25.04 1192nd 1505 20.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.15 360th 801 55.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.94 1230th 1332 7.7%
2019 35.26 970th 1361 28.7%
2021 34.62 876th 1329 34.1%
2022 22.59 1182nd 1366 13.5%
2023 28.54 1120th 1437 22.1%
2024 31.03 1099th 1450 24.2%
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Rank History for Female students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.00 1103rd 1405 21.5%
2019 34.22 1007th 1424 29.3%
2021 30.24 1002nd 1440 30.4%
2022 22.61 1208th 1458 17.1%
2023 33.21 1002nd 1459 31.3%
2024 36.35 980th 1455 32.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.56 665th 897 25.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.78 42nd 69 39.1%
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Rank History for Male students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 1231st 1413 12.9%
2019 44.86 826th 1430 42.2%
2021 28.84 1009th 1444 30.1%
2022 20.73 1215th 1464 17.0%
2023 15.45 1310th 1461 10.3%
2024 17.09 1298th 1464 11.3%
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Rank History for African American students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.26 674th 927 27.3%
2019 58.54 326th 949 65.6%
2021 23.52 763rd 896 14.8%
2022 27.95 730th 927 21.3%
2023 24.57 768th 933 17.7%
2024 32.67 678th 924 26.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.15 842nd 851 1.1%
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Rank History for White students at James Y Joyner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.78 874th 1178 25.8%
2019 44.13 708th 1183 40.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, November 9, 2012

Open Quote Joyner is a great little K-5 school, with a total enrollment of around 350 to 375 students. Class sizes are considerably smaller than the magnet and charter schools, with about 19 children per class. Students attend classes in a warm and supportive environment. There is lots of ethnic diversity. The teachers and support staff are enthusiastic and take a tremendous interest in the success of the students. The principal is friendly and encourages parental involvement. The PTA is very active and plans a number of events throughout the year for the students. We believe our child, who is enrolled in kindergarten this year, is getting a very good education at Joyner, and he looks forward to going to school every day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James Y Joyner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 273 189 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 245 207 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 245 207 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 227 232 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1998 224 254 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 212 291 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 197 250 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 189 221 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 190 218 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 190 218 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 169 179 15 17 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 169 184 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 164 174 11 20 4 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 162 153 14 24 1 n/a n/a 44 398
2008 142 158 23 34 2 n/a n/a 43 402
2009 126 194 29 35 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2010 124 217 26 28 3 n/a n/a 0 398
2011 130 171 18 32 0 0 27 0 378
2012 120 176 9 38 0 0 16 0 359
2013 104 186 14 36 2 0 15 0 357
2014 101 162 7 38 1 0 17 0 326
2015 95 136 10 48 1 0 22 0 312
2016 76 145 16 47 0 0 15 0 299
2017 73 147 20 49 0 0 13 0 302
2018 84 142 19 41 0 0 15 0 301
2019 65 149 21 37 0 0 19 0 291
2020 62 136 14 34 1 0 23 0 270
2021 50 126 11 30 0 0 24 0 241
2022 50 124 10 38 0 0 23 0 245
2023 51 124 10 34 0 0 26 0 245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Y Joyner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 470 33.0 14.2 25.5
1995 467 28.0 16.7 27
1996 467 28.0 16.7 27
1997 473 28.0 16.9 33.8
1998 498 32.0 15.6 33.7
1999 520 30.0 17.3 47.7
2000 461 35.0 13.2 54.4
2001 432 31.0 13.9 47.7
2002 448 28.0 16.0 45.8
2003 448 28.0 16.0 45.8
2004 381 28.0 13.6 44.1
2005 380 28.0 13.6 48.9
2006 373 28.0 13.3 47.7
2007 398 n/a n/a 46
2008 402 28.3 14.2 n/a
2009 385 27.1 14.2 56.1
2010 398 25.3 15.7 69.8
2011 378 25.8 14.6 65.9
2012 359 25.1 14.2 69.6
2013 357 26.5 13.4 76.8
2014 326 25.2 12.9 77.6
2015 312 22.0 14.1 99
2016 299 20.0 14.9 99
2017 302 19.1 15.8 99
2018 301 17.5 17.1 99
2019 291 19.3 15.0 99
2020 270 20.6 13.0 98.9
2021 241 20.6 11.6 92.1
2022 245 21.4 11.4 98.8
2023 245 18.5 13.1 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Y Joyner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 470 33.0 14.2 25.5
1995 467 28.0 16.7 27
1996 467 28.0 16.7 27
1997 473 28.0 16.9 33.8
1998 498 32.0 15.6 33.7
1999 520 30.0 17.3 47.7
2000 461 35.0 13.2 54.4
2001 432 31.0 13.9 47.7
2002 448 28.0 16.0 45.8
2003 448 28.0 16.0 45.8
2004 381 28.0 13.6 44.1
2005 380 28.0 13.6 48.9
2006 373 28.0 13.3 47.7
2007 398 n/a n/a 46
2008 402 28.3 14.2 n/a
2009 385 27.1 14.2 56.1
2010 398 25.3 15.7 69.8
2011 378 25.8 14.6 65.9
2012 359 25.1 14.2 69.6
2013 357 26.5 13.4 76.8
2014 326 25.2 12.9 77.6
2015 312 22.0 14.1 99
2016 299 20.0 14.9 99
2017 302 19.1 15.8 99
2018 301 17.5 17.1 99
2019 291 19.3 15.0 99
2020 270 20.6 13.0 98.9
2021 241 20.6 11.6 92.1
2022 245 21.4 11.4 98.8
2023 245 18.5 13.1 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Y Joyner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,051 (9.4%) $10,178 (90.6%) $11,230

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Y Joyner Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 928th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1203rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Y Joyner Elementary)40.441.5
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (James Y Joyner Elementary)42.336.6
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Y Joyner Elementary)37.844.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (James Y Joyner Elementary)48.934.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Y Joyner Elementary)67.323.8
 43.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (James Y Joyner Elementary)56.442.9
 13.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (James Y Joyner Elementary)76.452.4
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)69.561.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students291245
 15.8%
African American149124
 16.8%
American Indian00
Asian2110
 52.4%
Hispanic3734
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6551
 21.5%
Two or More Races1926
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%98.8%
 0.2%


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Students at James Y Joyner Elementary are 51% African American, 21% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended James Y Joyner Elementary.

Students who attend James Y Joyner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mendenhall Middle
High : Page High

James Y Joyner Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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