Whispering Winds Charter School

Q: Is Whispering Winds Charter School a good school?

Whispering Winds Charter School ranks 759 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Whispering Winds Charter School is an elementary school in Chiefland, Florida, serving 126 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Levy District, which is ranked 29 out of 68 districts in the state.

Whispering Winds Charter School consistently outperforms the Levy District and the state of Florida in various subject areas and grade levels, with 65% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 45% for the Levy District and 53% for Florida. The school also has high Math proficiency, with 72% of 4th-grade students and 80% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Levy District and Florida averages. Additionally, Whispering Winds has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 33.3% in 2020-2021 to 15.3% in 2022-2023, indicating improved student attendance.

While Whispering Winds Charter School outperforms the nearby Chiefland Elementary School in most academic areas, it falls short of the academic achievements of the higher-ranked Bell Elementary School in the neighboring Gilchrist District. Additionally, Whispering Winds serves a population with a higher economic need, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.24% to 77.1% over the past three school years.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

2481 NW Old Fannin Rd
Chiefland, FL 32626

(352) 490-5799

District: Levy

SchoolDigger Rank:
759^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,943

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 117

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whispering Winds Charter School ranks better than 66.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Levy School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.72. (See more...)

Compare Details Whispering Winds Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2005 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Whispering Winds Charter School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Levy School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whispering Winds Charter School is 13, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Levy School District! (See more...)

Compare Whispering Winds Charter School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whispering Winds Charter School is $9,943. 3 elementary schools in the Levy School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Whispering Winds Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Levy:

SchoolDigger ranks Levy 29^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whispering Winds Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2005	13.85	189^th	202	6.4%
2006	10.23	1568^th	1688	7.1%
2007	53.45	884^th	1786	50.5%
2008	47.34	992^nd	1789	44.6%
2009	31.46	1371^st	1847	25.8%
2010	32.74	1381^st	1919	28.0%
2011	24.24	1602^nd	1985	19.3%
2012	32.57	1376^th	1984	30.6%
2013	36.26	1325^th	2029	34.7%
2014	35.43	1370^th	2064	33.6%
2016	43.15	1189^th	2087	43.0%
2017	25.76	1613^th	2112	23.6%
2018	13.66	1931^st	2118	8.8%
2019	45.47	1189^th	2182	45.5%
2021	49.26	1099^th	2247	51.1%
2022	34.30	1460^th	2219	34.2%
2023	56.78	922^nd	2240	58.8%
2024	64.72	759^th	2256	66.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Whispering Winds Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2005	23.87	494^th	602	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whispering Winds Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2001	87	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2002	91	7	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2003	91	7	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2004	92	7	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2005	87	10	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2006	100	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2007	99	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	107
2008	79	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	90
2009	82	9	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	6	102
2010	109	8	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	8	130
2011	114	5	0	8	0	0	6	0	133
2012	93	6	0	4	1	0	9	0	113
2013	81	4	0	6	2	0	2	0	95
2014	59	2	0	5	2	0	0	0	68
2015	83	4	0	10	1	0	8	0	106
2016	86	5	0	6	1	0	6	0	104
2017	77	3	0	7	1	0	7	0	95
2018	94	4	0	14	0	0	6	0	118
2019	87	3	0	12	0	0	6	0	108
2020	77	1	0	14	0	0	11	0	103
2021	76	1	0	18	0	0	10	0	105
2022	102	4	0	16	0	0	9	0	131
2023	95	4	0	18	0	0	9	0	126
2024	90	4	0	17	0	0	6	0	117

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whispering Winds Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	60	0.0	0.0	26.7
2001	91	0.0	0.0	71.4
2002	102	0.0	n/a	73.5
2003	102	0.0	n/a	73.5
2004	102	n/a	n/a	54.9
2005	101	7.0	14.4	60.4
2006	111	5.0	22.2	74.8
2007	107	7.0	15.3	77.4
2008	90	6.0	15.0	73.6
2009	102	3.3	34.0	62.5
2010	130	8.0	16.2	82.8
2011	133	13.0	10.2	75.9
2012	113	14.0	8.0	81.4
2013	95	9.0	10.5	88.4
2014	68	6.0	11.3	88.2
2015	106	9.0	11.7	8.5
2016	104	10.0	10.4	80.8
2017	95	10.0	9.5	4.2
2018	118	11.0	10.7	72
2019	108	9.0	12.0	72.2
2020	103	8.0	12.8	71.8
2021	105	8.0	13.1	75.2
2022	131	9.0	14.5	77.1
2023	126	8.0	15.7	77
2024	117	9.0	13.0	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whispering Winds Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	60	0.0	0.0	26.7
2001	91	0.0	0.0	71.4
2002	102	0.0	n/a	73.5
2003	102	0.0	n/a	73.5
2004	102	n/a	n/a	54.9
2005	101	7.0	14.4	60.4
2006	111	5.0	22.2	74.8
2007	107	7.0	15.3	77.4
2008	90	6.0	15.0	73.6
2009	102	3.3	34.0	62.5
2010	130	8.0	16.2	82.8
2011	133	13.0	10.2	75.9
2012	113	14.0	8.0	81.4
2013	95	9.0	10.5	88.4
2014	68	6.0	11.3	88.2
2015	106	9.0	11.7	8.5
2016	104	10.0	10.4	80.8
2017	95	10.0	9.5	4.2
2018	118	11.0	10.7	72
2019	108	9.0	12.0	72.2
2020	103	8.0	12.8	71.8
2021	105	8.0	13.1	75.2
2022	131	9.0	14.5	77.1
2023	126	8.0	15.7	77
2024	117	9.0	13.0	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whispering Winds Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$318 (4.1%)	$7,405 (95.9%)	$7,723
2019	$391 (4.4%)	$8,432 (95.6%)	$8,822
2020	$497 (5.6%)	$8,383 (94.4%)	$8,880
2021	$487 (5.4%)	$8,561 (94.6%)	$9,048
2022	$453 (5.2%)	$8,231 (94.8%)	$8,684
2023	$1,295 (13.0%)	$8,648 (87.0%)	$9,943

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whispering Winds Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1189^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 922^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whispering Winds Charter School)	67	42	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whispering Winds Charter School)	56	84	28%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Levy)	55	55
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whispering Winds Charter School)	57	43	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	48	55	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whispering Winds Charter School)	71	50	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Levy)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whispering Winds Charter School)	35	19	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Levy)	44	43	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whispering Winds Charter School)	55	52	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Levy)	53	39	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Whispering Winds Charter School)	45	35	10%
5th Grade Science (Levy)	49	42	7%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	108	126	16.7%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	18	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	95	9.2%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.2%	77%	4.8%

Schools Near Whispering Winds Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whispering Winds Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2481 NW Old Fannin Rd	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 490-5799	117	9	13.0	74.4%	90 (76.9%)	4 (3.4%)	17 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)	64.7	759^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.4%		56.8	922^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.8%	163	53.0	56.0	60.0	47.0	72.0	80.0	65.0	$9,943	$1,295	$8,648
Chiefland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 NW 4th Ave	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 493-6040	732	40	18.3	76.0%	525 (71.7%)	57 (7.8%)	64 (8.7%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (10.0%)	33.5	1528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.3%		41	1303^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.8%	225	44.0	42.0	51.0	56.0	53.0	33.0	39.0	$10,041	$1,785	$8,257
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 SW State Road 26	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3224	837	47	17.8	63.2%	610 (72.9%)	61 (7.3%)	123 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)	66.6	709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.6%		72.1	584^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.9%	125	58.0	54.0	65.0	71.0	67.0	66.0	52.0	$10,935	$2,199	$8,737
Old Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	221 SE 136th Ave	Old Town	32680	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6253	454	28	16.2	83.3%	417 (91.9%)	11 (2.4%)	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	80	408^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.9%		77.5	456^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.6%	48	72.0	56.0		78.0	80.0			$13,035	$3,542	$9,494
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	310 NW 11th Ave	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 463-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5281	606	34	17.9	77.2%	393 (64.9%)	51 (8.4%)	122 (20.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	44.9	1221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	45.9%		45.5	1200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.4%	21	47.0	48.0	59.0	68.0	53.0	41.0	42.0	$10,226	$1,736	$8,490
Bell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2771 E Bell Ave	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3275	670	33	20.2	59.0%	552 (82.4%)	11 (1.6%)	87 (13.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	75.7	512^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.3%		67.1	689^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.2%	177	72.0	65.0	63.0	74.0	69.0	60.0	64.0	$11,085	$2,245	$8,841
James M. Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	815 SE 351 Hwy	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6251	385	22	17.5	83.9%	299 (77.7%)	36 (9.4%)	21 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	53.5	1007^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.4%		48.3	1131^st of 2240 public elementary schools	49.5%	124	52.0	49.0		58.0	69.0			$11,866	$3,191	$8,675
Kinder Cub School Inc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	149 NE 221st Ave	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 498-0002	122	4	30.5	86.1%	82 (67.2%)	33 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.9%)								(n/a)
Dixie Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-5	16077 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 541-6335	2	0			2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Winds Charter School

How many students attend Whispering Winds Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Whispering Winds Charter School.

What district is Whispering Winds Charter School in?

Levy

What is the racial makeup of Whispering Winds Charter School?

Students at Whispering Winds Charter School are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Whispering Winds Charter School a good school?

Whispering Winds Charter School ranks 759^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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