Enrollment
150
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+108% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox River Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox River Academy
Fox River Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 150 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 97% of Wisconsin schools and 108% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 150 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Appleton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Classical School (487 students): Fox River Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30:1 vs 20.3:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Fox River Academy.
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 Fox River Academy compares
Fox River Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,545
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Fox River Academy.
$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 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
- 1,635
- 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 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
Similar elementary 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 (~150 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fox River Academy a good school?
Fox River Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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