DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, located in Cutler Bay, Florida, is a public school serving students as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Edward L. Whigham, a former Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and operates under the mission of fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school programs.

As a member of the local community, Whigham Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. The campus utilizes its website and district resources to keep the community informed about academic progress, school events, and administrative policies. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions and beyond, the school emphasizes character development, digital literacy, and foundational academic skills, aiming to help every child reach their full potential within the diverse educational landscape of South Florida.
731
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White38
Hispanic564
Black114
Asian8
Two or More7
  • Hispanic
    564 (77.2%)
  • Black
    114 (15.6%)
  • White
    38 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)234-4840
Website: http://whigham.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 368
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 109
Kindergarten 115
Grade 1 99
Grade 2 85
Grade 3 110
Grade 4 108
Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten109
Kindergarten115
Grade 199
Grade 285
Grade 3110
Grade 4108
Grade 5105
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30942.3%
Male42257.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)