Jesse Wharton Elementary School

Kids love the playground at Jesse Wharton Elementary School in Greensboro.

Jesse Wharton Elementary School received a diversity grade of A from Niche.

Jesse Wharton Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

5813 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC

Guilford County Schools

549 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr Angella Hauser

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
69%

Reading Proficiency
65%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

65%

Math Proficiency

69%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

295:1

Student Diversity

Male

53%

Female

47%

White

51%

Black

24.3%

Hispanic

9.5%

Two or more races

8.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.9%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/14/2025

Jesse Wharton is a great school with amazing teachers and families. The teachers know and actively engage students to help them meet their highest potential. We have been impressed at how much our children grow each year. Jesse Wharton retains staff year after year which shows how great it is. Mr. W...

5.0 parent

5/10/2022

Very happy with our daughter's first grade experience at Jesse Wharton!

5.0 parent

3/26/2019

Five stars. Love the school and my daughter loves it too

5.0 other

2/22/2017

My children attended JWES and they absolutely loved it, my son transferred to Cornerstone so they will be leaving but all in all we are huge fans. Go Giraffes!

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Greensboro Day School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A+

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North Carolina Guilford County Greensboro 27455

Jesse Wharton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Greensboro, NC and is served by the Guilford County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Jesse Wharton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greensboro Day School, Noble Academy, Piedmont Classical High School, and more. Learn more about what Greensboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jesse Wharton Elementary School.

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