- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chiefland, FL
Whispering Winds Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Whispering Winds Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120114003606Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whispering Winds Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Chiefland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whispering Winds Charter School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Winds Charter School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chiefland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Whispering Winds Charter School shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120114003606 · Chiefland, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
132 enr · 16.5:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston Middle High School (1,121 students)
Whispering Winds Charter School shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Whispering Winds Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williston Midd
Williston Middle High School
1,121 students
- Chiefland Midd
Chiefland Middle High School
760 students
- Chiefland Elem
Chiefland Elementary School
725 students
- Joyce M. Bullo
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
638 students
- Bronson Elemen
Bronson Elementary School
586 students
- This school 132
Whispering Winds Charter School
132 students
What this shows Whispering Winds Charter School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whispering Winds Charter School compares
Whispering Winds Charter School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,488
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Whispering Winds Charter School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Levy reports $11,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whispering Winds Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whispering Winds Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whispering Winds Charter School
How many students attend Whispering Winds Charter School?
Whispering Winds Charter School has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chiefland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Winds Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Winds Charter School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% higher 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 Winds Charter School?
68.3% of students at Whispering Winds Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whispering Winds Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Whispering Winds Charter School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Chiefland, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whispering Winds Charter School?
Whispering Winds Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whispering Winds Charter School rank among schools in Chiefland?
By Resource Investment Index, Whispering Winds Charter School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chiefland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Levy?
Besides Whispering Winds Charter School, Levy also operates Williston Middle High School (1,121 students), Chiefland Middle High School (760 students), and Chiefland Elementary School (725 students). See the Levy district page for the complete list.