Whispering Winds Charter School

Whispering Winds Charter School is a public elementary school in Chiefland, FL, part of the LEVY. The school serves approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 95.2th percentile among FL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 64% proficiency in math, 6 points above the state average and 54% in reading/language arts, 1 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $49,643, where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Whispering Winds Charter School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Whispering Winds Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.

Located in a rural area, Whispering Winds Charter School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.