Whispering Meadow Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Whispering Meadow Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whispering Meadow Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whispering Meadow Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Whispering Meadow Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
68%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whispering Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Whispering Meadow Elementary School is ranked #1015 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Whispering Meadow Elementary School?
550 students attend Whispering Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Whispering Meadow Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whispering Meadow Elementary School?
Whispering Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whispering Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Whispering Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whispering Meadow Elementary School part of?
Whispering Meadow Elementary School is part of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District.
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