- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Appleton Public Montessori held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550039002583 · Grand Chute, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
149 enr · 24.8:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Appleton Public Montessori held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Appleton Public Montessori 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 149
Appleton Public Montessori
149 students
What this shows Appleton Public Montessori reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appleton Public Montessori compares
Appleton Public Montessori 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,085
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
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
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 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
- 1,238
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~149 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.