- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miramar, FL
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002801
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Miramar · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center ranks #2 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120018002801 · Miramar, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 6.4:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 161
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center
161 students
What this shows Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center compares
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 64% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.1%
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
$12,121
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
Counselors7.9 FTE
Per 20 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center
How many students attend Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center has 161 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miramar, FL. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is 6.4:1, which is 64% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% 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 Pines Exceptional Education Center?
67.0% of students at Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Miramar, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pines Exceptional Education Center rank among schools in Miramar?
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center ranks #2 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miramar on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.