John E Joy Elementary School
Rome, NY · Rome City School District · Grades K-6
2,003rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
John E Joy Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks John E Joy Elementary School 2,003rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
John E Joy Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
John E Joy Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 408 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.3% | 83.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 6.1% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 5.6% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 4.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 4.7 pts |
Homes near John E Joy Elementary School
Typical home value $211K in zip 13440 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John E Joy Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Ridge Mills Elementary SchoolRome City School District · 1.6 mi away1,399th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 1Louis V Denti Elementary SchoolRome City School District · 1.8 mi away2,249th of 2,326
ELA 22% · Math 21% - 1Gansevoort Elementary SchoolRome City School District · 2.7 mi away2,312th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 11% - –Clough Prek CenterRome City School District · 3 mi away
- 2Stokes Elementary SchoolRome City School District · 3 mi away2,068th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 31% - 1Bellamy Elementary SchoolRome City School District · 4 mi away2,296th of 2,326
ELA 15% · Math 16% - 4N A Walbran Elementary SchoolOriskany Central School District · 10.1 mi away1,589th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 54% - 4J D George Elementary SchoolSherrill City School District · 10.3 mi away1,518th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John E Joy Elementary School in?
John E Joy Elementary School is part of the Rome City School District district in Rome, New York.
Is John E Joy Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John E Joy Elementary School 2,003rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of John E Joy Elementary School?
White 83%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 6%, Black 4% (408 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John E Joy Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13440 is $211K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.