Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jesse Wharton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jesse Wharton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jesse Wharton Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Jesse Wharton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse Wharton Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
28%
25%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse Wharton Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse Wharton Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jesse Wharton Elementary School often compared to?
Jesse Wharton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Guilford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Jesse Wharton Elementary School?
549 students attend Jesse Wharton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jesse Wharton Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse Wharton Elementary School?
Jesse Wharton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jesse Wharton Elementary School offer ?
Jesse Wharton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jesse Wharton Elementary School part of?
Jesse Wharton Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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