JESSE WHARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jesse Wharton Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 514 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Jesse Wharton Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jesse Wharton Elementary School, located in the northern area of Greensboro, North Carolina, serves as a prominent public school within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to excel not only in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science but also in social and emotional development. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school creates a structured yet engaging atmosphere tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jesse Wharton places a high value on enrichment and character education, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school’s location on Lake Brandt Road places it in a scenic part of Greensboro, and it maintains a strong reputation for maintaining high standards of achievement. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide initiatives, and a focus on collaborative learning, Jesse Wharton Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while ensuring every child feels valued and challenged within the school community.

For more information, contact Jesse Wharton Elem at (336) 545-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5813 Lake Brandt Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
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JESSE WHARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Greensboro, NC with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
514
Teachers:
31.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 514 students

White
53.1%
Black or African American
24.7%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
Asian
6.0%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.