- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Appleton, WI
Ferber Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ferber Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550039002426
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferber Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #16 of 20
- schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferber Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferber Elementary ranks #16 of 20 schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ferber Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550039002426 · Appleton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 12.8:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Ferber Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ferber Elementary 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 499
Ferber Elementary
499 students
What this shows Ferber Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferber Elementary compares
Ferber Elementary 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Asian 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Ferber Elementary 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 Ferber Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferber Elementary'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 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
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferber Elementary
How many students attend Ferber Elementary?
Ferber Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferber Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferber Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Ferber Elementary?
28.3% of students at Ferber Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferber Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ferber Elementary is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferber Elementary?
Ferber Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferber Elementary rank among schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferber Elementary ranks #16 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.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Ferber Elementary, 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.