Whispering Wind Academy

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518 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

518

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whispering Wind Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	200
Black	30
Asian	22
Two or More	29
American Indian	12

White
225 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
200 (38.6 %)
Black
30 (5.8 %)
Two or More
29 (5.6 %)
Asian
22 (4.2 %)
American Indian
12 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-7300
Website:	http://www.pvschools.net/Page/63
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 75