- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Appleton, WI
Odyssey-Magellan
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey-Magellan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550039002277
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey-Magellan earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey-Magellan has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey-Magellan ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Odyssey-Magellan grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 550039002277 · Appleton, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 21.4:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Odyssey-Magellan grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Odyssey-Magellan 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 214
Odyssey-Magellan
214 students
What this shows Odyssey-Magellan reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey-Magellan compares
Odyssey-Magellan 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Asian 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Odyssey-Magellan 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 Odyssey-Magellan 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey-Magellan'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
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey-Magellan
How many students attend Odyssey-Magellan?
Odyssey-Magellan has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey-Magellan?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey-Magellan is 21.4:1, which is 49% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey-Magellan?
8.0% of students at Odyssey-Magellan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey-Magellan?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey-Magellan is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey-Magellan?
Odyssey-Magellan has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Odyssey-Magellan rank among elementary schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey-Magellan ranks #2 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 Odyssey-Magellan, 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.