Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whispering Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whispering Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whispering Oak Elementary School's student population of 803 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whispering Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whispering Oak Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#73 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whispering Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Whispering Oak Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Whispering Oak Elementary School?
803 students attend Whispering Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Whispering Oak Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whispering Oak Elementary School?
Whispering Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whispering Oak Elementary School offer ?
Whispering Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whispering Oak Elementary School part of?
Whispering Oak Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
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