Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: W Jesse Gurganus Elementary serves the southern part of Havelock, NC, covering an area of approximately 90.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W Jesse Gurganus 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
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
8%
24%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School's ranking?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School often compared to?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur W Edwards Elementary School, Graham A Barden Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School?
340 students attend W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School offer ?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School part of?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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