Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
73%
36%
Black
18%
21%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is ranked #1497 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mater Bay Elementary School, Gulfstream Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?
604 students attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School part of?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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