W Jesse Gurganus Elementary

www.cravenk12.org/wjg

373 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, located in Havelock, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Craven County School District. Situated along Highway 70, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, which is significantly influenced by the nearby Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, ensuring that young learners are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its efforts to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home involvement. Through its digital presence, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, teacher information, and updates on school programs, highlighting a focus on clear communication. By prioritizing a structured curriculum alongside a nurturing atmosphere, W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary strives to empower its diverse student body to become capable, responsible, and engaged members of their community.

373

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	54
Black	37
Asian	5
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	4

White
228 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
54 (14.5 %)
Two or More
45 (12.1 %)
Black
37 (9.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Craven County Schools
Phone:	(252)444-5150
Website:	http://www.cravenk12.org/wjg
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 70