WHISPERING WIND ACADEMY

Whispering Wind Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 551 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Whispering Wind Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Whispering Wind Academy, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its specialized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes a global perspective, inquiry-based learning, and the development of critical thinking skills in students from kindergarten through sixth grade. By fostering an environment that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners, the academy aims to prepare children for both academic success and active participation in their local and global communities.

Beyond its rigorous curriculum, Whispering Wind Academy is known for its strong sense of community and dedication to holistic development. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to cater to diverse learning styles and interests. With a commitment to maintaining high educational standards and promoting cultural awareness, the school serves as a cornerstone for families in the North Phoenix area who are seeking a challenging and well-rounded educational foundation for their children.

For more information, contact Whispering Wind Academy at (602) 449-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15844 North 43rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
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WHISPERING WIND ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
551
Teachers:
39.22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 551 students

White
56.4%
Hispanic/Latino
25.2%
Asian
6.4%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black or African American
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.