Enrollment
147
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Appleton, WI
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Tesla Engineering Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550039002547Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tesla Engineering Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tesla Engineering Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tesla Engineering Charter School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
49:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+240% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tesla Engineering Charter School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tesla Engineering Charter School
Tesla Engineering Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 147 students.
Class loads run heavy: 49:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 240% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 147 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Appleton's high schools, it stands alongside North High (1,635 students): Tesla Engineering Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (49:1 vs 18.4:1).
Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students) and East High (1,238 students) alongside Tesla Engineering Charter School.
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 Tesla Engineering Charter School compares
Tesla Engineering Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 49:1 | ▲ 240% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
49:1
students per teacher
- 240% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,545
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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Tesla Engineering Charter School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appleton Area School District, which includes Tesla Engineering Charter School.
$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 Tesla Engineering Charter School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tesla Engineering Charter School'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 high schools in Appleton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High
Standard public school
1,635 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
East High
Standard public school
1,238 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
1,024 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Renaissance School
Standard public school
151 students 50.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Standard public school
78 students 39:1 students per teacher
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
68 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~49:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tesla Engineering Charter School
How many students attend Tesla Engineering Charter School?
Tesla Engineering Charter School has 147 students enrolled. It is a high school in Appleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tesla Engineering Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tesla Engineering Charter School is 49:1, which is 240% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 212% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tesla Engineering Charter School?
11.4% of students at Tesla Engineering Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tesla Engineering Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Tesla Engineering Charter School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tesla Engineering Charter School?
Tesla Engineering Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tesla Engineering Charter School rank among high schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tesla Engineering Charter School ranks #4 of 7 high 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 high schools in Appleton on the city page.
Is Tesla Engineering Charter School a good school?
Tesla Engineering Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Tesla Engineering Charter School, 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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