Enrollment
214
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey-Magellan compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey-Magellan
Odyssey-Magellan is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 214 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Wisconsin schools and 49% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 214 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Appleton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Classical School (487 students): Odyssey-Magellan is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 20.3:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Odyssey-Magellan.
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 Odyssey-Magellan compares
Odyssey-Magellan on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,545
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Odyssey-Magellan.
$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 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
- 1,635
- 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
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
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Odyssey-Magellan a good school?
Odyssey-Magellan earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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