Enrollment
139
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Appleton, WI
Appleton Bilingual School
Federal NCES profile for Appleton Bilingual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550039002880Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appleton Bilingual School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Appleton Bilingual School has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appleton Bilingual School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appleton Bilingual School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appleton Bilingual School
Appleton Bilingual School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Wisconsin schools and 38% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 139 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (27%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Appleton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Classical School (487 students): Appleton Bilingual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 20.3:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Appleton Bilingual School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Appleton Bilingual School compares
Appleton Bilingual School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 26.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Appleton Bilingual School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Appleton Bilingual School.
$13,545
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Appleton Bilingual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appleton Bilingual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Appleton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Classical School
Standard public school
487 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Woodland School
Standard public school
478 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Woodland Intermediate
Standard public school
316 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Odyssey-Magellan
Standard public school
214 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Fox River Academy
Standard public school
150 students 30:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Appleton Bilingual School
How many students attend Appleton Bilingual School?
Appleton Bilingual School has 139 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Appleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Bilingual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton Bilingual School is 19.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appleton Bilingual School?
47.7% of students at Appleton Bilingual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appleton Bilingual School?
The largest demographic group at Appleton Bilingual School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appleton Bilingual School?
Appleton Bilingual School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Appleton Bilingual School rank among elementary schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Appleton Bilingual School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Appleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Appleton on the city page.
Is Appleton Bilingual School a good school?
Appleton Bilingual School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Appleton Bilingual School, Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students), East High (1,238 students), and West High (1,024 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.
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