Excellent
#206 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 8% in state
Jesse Wharton Elem
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5813 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro, NC 27455
- Math 76% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jesse Wharton Elem score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jesse Wharton Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,841
Median home value
$324,200
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Greensboro AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Noble AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 2–12 | 2.5 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Brookhaven Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #14 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jesse Wharton Elem is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jesse Wharton Elem
Jesse Wharton Elem is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jesse Wharton Elem
What grades does Jesse Wharton Elem serve?
Jesse Wharton Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jesse Wharton Elem?
Jesse Wharton Elem has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse Wharton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse Wharton Elem is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesse Wharton Elem rank in NC?
Jesse Wharton Elem ranks #206 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Jesse Wharton Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesse Wharton Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jesse Wharton Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesse Wharton Elem has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jesse Wharton Elem a charter school?
No, Jesse Wharton Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesse Wharton Elem a Title I school?
No, Jesse Wharton Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesse Wharton Elem?
36.2% of students at Jesse Wharton Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (336) 545-3700
- Area population (ZIP 27455)
- 29,392
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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