- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550039002547Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tesla Engineering Charter School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550039002547 · Appleton, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
147 enr · 49:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Tesla Engineering Charter School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tesla Engineering Charter School 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 147
Tesla Engineering Charter School
147 students
What this shows Tesla Engineering Charter School reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tesla Engineering Charter School compares
Tesla Engineering Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,085
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 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
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 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
- 1,238
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~147 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.