- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Appleton, WI
Fox River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fox River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550039002582Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox River Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox River Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox River Academy ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Fox River Academy grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+34.4%).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 550039002582 · Appleton, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
150 enr · 30:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Fox River Academy grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+34.4%). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fox River Academy 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 150
Fox River Academy
150 students
What this shows Fox River Academy reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox River Academy compares
Fox River Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 108% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 79.3%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Fox River Academy is about as mixed as 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 Fox River Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox River Academy'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.
Classical School
Standard public school
487 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox River Academy
How many students attend Fox River Academy?
Fox River Academy has 150 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox River Academy is 30:1, which is 108% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox River Academy?
15.6% of students at Fox River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fox River Academy is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox River Academy?
Fox River Academy 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 Fox River Academy rank among elementary schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox River Academy 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 Fox River Academy, 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.