Very Good
#312 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 24% in state
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Slidell, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
38374 Spiehler Road, Slidell, LA 70458
- Math 48% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whispering Forest Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whispering Forest Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Slidell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,816
Median home value
$227,200
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Bonne Ecole Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Slidell Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Children's CollegePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 5 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #22 of 55
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whispering Forest Elementary School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whispering Forest Elementary School
Whispering Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slidell, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whispering Forest Elementary School
What grades does Whispering Forest Elementary School serve?
Whispering Forest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Whispering Forest Elementary School?
Whispering Forest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Forest Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whispering Forest Elementary School rank in LA?
Whispering Forest Elementary School ranks #312 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Whispering Forest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whispering Forest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Forest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whispering Forest Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whispering Forest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whispering Forest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whispering Forest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whispering Forest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whispering Forest Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Whispering Forest Elementary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (985) 641-3400
- Area population (ZIP 70458)
- 39,385
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70458; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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