- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Appleton, WI
Classical School
Federal NCES profile for Classical School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550039001619Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical School has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Classical School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 550039001619 · Appleton, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
487 enr · 20.3:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Classical School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Classical 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 487
Classical School
487 students
What this shows Classical School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Classical School compares
Classical 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.2 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 57.3%
Asian 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Classical School is more 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 Classical School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Classical 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.
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
Appleton Bilingual School
Standard public school
139 students 19.9:1 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Classical School
How many students attend Classical School?
Classical School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical School is 20.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classical School?
14.0% of students at Classical School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical School?
The largest demographic group at Classical School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical School?
Classical School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Classical School rank among elementary schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical School ranks #5 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 Classical 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.