Excellent
#296 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 8% in state
Whispering Winds Charter School
Elementary School · Levy · Chiefland, FL
A Levy charter elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2481 NW OLD FANNIN RD, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Math 66% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whispering Winds Charter School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whispering Winds Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,643
Median home value
$160,900
Median rent
$844/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| Bronson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 606 | Compare → |
| Cedar Key High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 193 | Compare → |
| Williston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–5 | Not available | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Levy
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whispering Winds Charter School is listed in LEVY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whispering Winds Charter School
Whispering Winds Charter School is a public elementary school in Chiefland, FL, part of Levy, serving approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Whispering Winds Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whispering Winds Charter School
What grades does Whispering Winds Charter School serve?
Whispering Winds Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whispering Winds Charter School?
Whispering Winds Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Winds Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Winds Charter School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whispering Winds Charter School rank in FL?
Whispering Winds Charter School ranks #296 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Whispering Winds Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whispering Winds Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Whispering Winds Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whispering Winds Charter School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whispering Winds Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Whispering Winds Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Whispering Winds Charter School a Title I school?
No, Whispering Winds Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whispering Winds Charter School?
74.4% of students at Whispering Winds Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Levy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (352) 490-5799
- Area population (ZIP 32626)
- 8,994
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32626; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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