- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Appleton Bilingual School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550039002880 · Appleton, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
139 enr · 19.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Appleton Bilingual School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Appleton Bilingual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
929 students
- Einstein Middl
Einstein Middle
851 students
- This school 139
Appleton Bilingual School
139 students
What this shows Appleton Bilingual School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appleton Bilingual School compares
Appleton Bilingual School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,238
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.