Serving 514 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Jesse Wharton Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jesse Wharton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse Wharton Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse Wharton Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Jesse Wharton Elementary School?
514 students attend Jesse Wharton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jesse Wharton Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse Wharton Elementary School?
Jesse Wharton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jesse Wharton Elementary School offer ?
Jesse Wharton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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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