- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Wayne, IN
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180003000083
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #11 of 32
- schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch ranks #11 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003000083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180003000083 · Fort Wayne, IN Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.9:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High School (2,382 students)
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High School
2,382 students
- Woodside Middl
Woodside Middle School
1,032 students
- Summit Middle 789
Summit Middle School
789 students
- Covington Elem 746
Covington Elementary School
746 students
- Lafayette Mead 604
Lafayette Meadow School
604 students
- This school 535
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
535 students
What this shows Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch compares
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls reports $11,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Harrison Hill Elementary School
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J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Standard public school
553 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Northcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 17.9:1 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
How many students attend Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Meadow Elementary Sch?
28.8% of students at Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Meadow Elementary Sch rank among schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch ranks #11 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students), Woodside Middle School (1,032 students), and Summit Middle School (789 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.