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

521 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr Angella Hauser

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
76%

Reading Proficiency
66%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

76%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 37	Full Time Teachers 37
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 51.5%	Female 48.5%
White 51.7%	Black 27.1%
Hispanic 10%	Two or more races 6.5%
Asian 4%	Native American <1%
Pacific Islander <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+

Noble Academy

K to 12th
Private

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 521 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Jesse Wharton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greensboro Day School, Noble Academy, Canterbury 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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