Enrollment
35
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Appleton, WI
Appleton Eschool
Federal NCES profile for Appleton Eschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550039002549Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appleton Eschool earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 20
- schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Appleton Eschool has class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appleton Eschool ranks #3 of 20 schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appleton Eschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appleton Eschool
Appleton Eschool is a small charter combined-grade school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 35 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Appleton Eschool is leaner than roughly 98% of Wisconsin schools and 51% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
Among Appleton's public schools, it stands alongside Wisconsin Connections Academy (743 students): Appleton Eschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7:1 vs 35.4:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Appleton Eschool.
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 Eschool compares
Appleton Eschool on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 2% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Appleton Eschool is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Appleton Eschool.
$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 Eschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appleton Eschool'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 other schools in Appleton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Standard public school
743 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Appleton Community 4k
Standard public school
672 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Huntley Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Houdini Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Ferber Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~35 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Appleton Eschool
How many students attend Appleton Eschool?
Appleton Eschool has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Appleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Eschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton Eschool is 7:1, which is 51% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appleton Eschool?
37.9% of students at Appleton Eschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appleton Eschool?
The largest demographic group at Appleton Eschool is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appleton Eschool?
Appleton Eschool has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Appleton Eschool rank among schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Appleton Eschool ranks #3 of 20 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 schools in Appleton on the city page.
Is Appleton Eschool a good school?
Appleton Eschool earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Eschool, 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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