WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

wpines.dadeschools.net/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whispering Pines Elementary School, located in the Cutler Bay area of Miami, Florida, operates as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. As a community-focused institution, it strives to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Whispering Pines is known for its commitment to student engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school typically hosts a variety of programs, including special education services, gifted programs, and various clubs that encourage students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical fitness. By maintaining an active partnership between parents, teachers, and the local community, Whispering Pines Elementary seeks to create a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both individual success and community responsibility.

500

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	357
Black	43
Asian	4
Two or More	16

Hispanic
357 (71.4%)
White
80 (16.0%)
Black
43 (8.6%)
Two or More
16 (3.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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)238-7382
Website:	http://wpines.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	47.2%
Male	264	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)