National Heritage Academies

Located in Greensboro, N.C., Jesse Wharton Elementary School is a part of Guilford County Schools, one of the largest school districts in North Carolina that serves more than 70,000 students. The school has a staff of over 90 full-time certified teachers that includes speech and language pathologists, guidance counselors, social workers and school nurses. It provides academic classes in a variety of subjects, such as English, math, reading, basic skills, physical education and social studies. The school has a parent-teacher association that promotes the welfare of children and youth in the home, school and community and fosters growth and development of educational programs. Founded in 1926, Jesse Wharton Elementary School has an annual enrollment of approximately 950 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade.

Jefferson Elementary is a learning center that is governed by Guilford County Schools, which serves more than 71,000 students through various elementary, middle and high schools, as well as alternative education centers. The school enrolls over 715 students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. It offers English for the Speakers of Other Languages, accelerated reader and character education programs. Jefferson Elementary operates a student council, chorus, and safety patrol, chess, art and radio clubs. It also has a parent-teacher association that raises funds to support the purchase of school equipment and materials. The school provides a range of after-school care enrichment services that are licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development. It additionally provides meal and transportation services. Jefferson Elementary is located in Greensboro, N.C.