- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Whispering Pines Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whispering Pines Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000538
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whispering Pines Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #95 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whispering Pines Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Pines Elementary School ranks #95 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Whispering Pines Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120039000538 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 17.9:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Whispering Pines Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Whispering Pines Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 500
Whispering Pines Elementary School
500 students
What this shows Whispering Pines Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whispering Pines Elementary School compares
Whispering Pines Elementary School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 16.0%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Whispering Pines Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whispering Pines Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whispering Pines Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whispering Pines Elementary School
How many students attend Whispering Pines Elementary School?
Whispering Pines Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Pines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Pines Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whispering Pines Elementary School?
45.3% of students at Whispering Pines Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whispering Pines Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whispering Pines Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whispering Pines Elementary School?
Whispering Pines Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Pines Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Pines Elementary School ranks #95 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Whispering Pines Elementary School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.