Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whispering Meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whispering Meadow Elementary School serves the northern part of Fort Wayne, IN, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residing about 1.3 miles away from the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whispering Meadow Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
Whispering Meadow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whispering Meadow Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
65%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #846 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Whispering Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Whispering Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Whispering Meadow Elementary School?
535 students attend Whispering Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Whispering Meadow Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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