- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Garden, FL
Whispering Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whispering Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144005642
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whispering Oak Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whispering Oak Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Oak Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Whispering Oak Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120144005642 · Winter Garden, FL Other · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 15.2:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Whispering Oak Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Whispering Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 774
Whispering Oak Elementary
774 students
What this shows Whispering Oak Elementary reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whispering Oak Elementary compares
Whispering Oak Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 774 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 7.1%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Whispering Oak Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whispering Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whispering Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whispering Oak Elementary
How many students attend Whispering Oak Elementary?
Whispering Oak Elementary has 774 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winter Garden, FL. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Oak Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Oak Elementary?
16.4% of students at Whispering Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whispering Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whispering Oak Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whispering Oak Elementary?
Whispering Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Oak Elementary rank among schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Oak Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Winter Garden, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winter Garden on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Whispering Oak Elementary, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.