- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slidell, LA
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whispering Forest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165001950
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whispering Forest Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whispering Forest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Whispering Forest Elementary School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 220165001950 · Slidell, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.2:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Whispering Forest Elementary School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Whispering Forest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 453
Whispering Forest Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Whispering Forest Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whispering Forest Elementary School compares
Whispering Forest Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Whispering Forest Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whispering Forest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whispering Forest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Slidell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Florida Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Bayou Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 16:1 students per teacher
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whispering Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Whispering Forest Elementary School?
Whispering Forest Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Forest Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whispering Forest Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Whispering Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whispering Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whispering Forest Elementary School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whispering Forest Elementary School?
Whispering Forest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whispering Forest Elementary School rank among schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Whispering Forest Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.