Enrollment
149
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Chute, WI
Appleton Public Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Appleton Public Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550039002583Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appleton Public Montessori earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 149
- students enrolled
Appleton Public Montessori has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appleton Public Montessori compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appleton Public Montessori
Appleton Public Montessori is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, enrolling 149 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 72% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 149 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Appleton Public Montessori.
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 Public Montessori compares
Appleton Public Montessori on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 72% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.5%
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
White 81.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Appleton Public Montessori is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Appleton Public Montessori.
$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 Public Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appleton Public Montessori'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 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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Appleton Public Montessori
How many students attend Appleton Public Montessori?
Appleton Public Montessori has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Chute, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Public Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton Public Montessori is 24.8:1, which is 72% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appleton Public Montessori?
22.4% of students at Appleton Public Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appleton Public Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Appleton Public Montessori is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Grand Chute, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appleton Public Montessori?
Appleton Public Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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).
Is Appleton Public Montessori a good school?
Appleton Public Montessori earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Public Montessori, 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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