School Overview
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.
555
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jesse Wharton Elem
Demographic Student Count
White283
Hispanic53
Black135
Asian33
Two or More49
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    283 (51.0 %)
  • Black
    135 (24.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (9.5 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (8.8 %)
  • Asian
    33 (5.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Guilford County Schools
Phone: (336)545-3700
Website: http://jessewharton.gcsnc.com/pages/Jesse_Wharton_Elementary
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 518
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 95
Grade 3 83
Grade 4 100
Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jesse Wharton Elem
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten84
Grade 196
Grade 295
Grade 383
Grade 4100
Grade 597
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jesse Wharton Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26147%
Male29453%
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