Whispering Wind Academy

Elementary No virtual instruction PHOENIX, AZ Grades PK–06 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
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Whispering Wind Academy
PHOENIX, AZ 85032
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
376
Students
36.1
Teachers
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
(602)449-7300
Phone
http://whisperingwind.pvschools.net/
Website

Whispering Wind Academy is a public school administered by the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district in PHOENIX, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 376 students enrolled; a 10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
376.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 21% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.42:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 38% better
School Details
School Name
Whispering Wind Academy
NCESSCH ID
040593000610
State School ID
AZ-4241-5088
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
15844 N 43RD ST
City
PHOENIX
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85032
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0401
State Leg. Upper
04004
State Leg. Lower
04004
Latitude
33.6314
Longitude
-111.9894
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Ungraded
👥
376
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.1
Teachers FTE
📐
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 164 43.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
LEAID
0405930
State LEA ID
AZ-4241
Phone
(602)449-2000
Website
http://www.pvschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
PHOENIX
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$414,752K
Federal Revenue
$42,475K
State Revenue
$123,342K
Local Revenue
$248,935K
Total Expenditure
$410,914K
Instruction Exp.
$181,790K
Support Services
$135,294K
Other Current Exp.
$7,863K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Whispering Wind Academy

1
Freedom Academy
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
Benchmark School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Paradise Valley High School
PHOENIX · High
0.8 mi
5
West-MEC - Paradise Valley High School
PHOENIX · High
0.9 mi
6
Sunrise Middle School
SCOTTSDALE · Middle
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Whispering Wind Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Whispering Wind Academy?
376 students are enrolled at Whispering Wind Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Whispering Wind Academy have?
Whispering Wind Academy has 36.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Whispering Wind Academy serve?
Whispering Wind Academy serves grades PK through 06.
Is Whispering Wind Academy a charter school?
Whispering Wind Academy is not a charter school.
What metro area is Whispering Wind Academy located in?
Whispering Wind Academy is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Whispering Wind Academy belong to?
Whispering Wind Academy is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district.
How much does Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) spend per student?
The Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district spends approximately $1,092,856,383 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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