WHISPERING WINDS CHARTER SCHOOL

2481 NW OLD FANNIN RD
CHIEFLAND, FL 32626

www.whisperingwindscharter.com/

Charter School 126 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whispering Winds Charter School, located in Chiefland, Florida, is an educational institution that emphasizes a specialized approach to learning for students in Levy County. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement unique curriculum focuses and teaching methodologies designed to foster student growth in a supportive, smaller-school environment. The school aims to serve the local community by providing an alternative to traditional public schooling, often prioritizing individualized attention and a more tailored academic experience.

The school is committed to creating a community-centered atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student engagement. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, Whispering Winds strives to prepare its students for future success through a blend of state-aligned standards and distinctive instructional strategies. Its location in Chiefland positions it as a key resource for families in the region who are seeking a community-focused educational setting that emphasizes personalized instruction and a nurturing campus culture.

126

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHISPERING WINDS CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Two or More	9

White
95 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (14.3 %)
Two or More
9 (7.1 %)
Black
4 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEVY
Phone:	(352)490-5799
Website:	http://www.whisperingwindscharter.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 20