- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Appleton, WI
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550039002825Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Connections Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #20 of 20
- schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks #20 of 20 schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Wisconsin Connections Academy shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 550039002825 · Appleton, WI Other · MID · CHARTER
743 enr · 35.4:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Wisconsin Connections Academy shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wisconsin Connections Academy 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
Wisconsin Connections Academy
743 students
What this shows Wisconsin Connections Academy reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisconsin Connections Academy compares
Wisconsin Connections Academy is a shrinking 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 | 35.4:1 | ▲ 146% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
35.4:1
students per teacher
- 146% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 7.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Wisconsin Connections Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Wisconsin Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Connections Academy'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 other schools in Appleton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Appleton Community 4k
Standard public school
672 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Huntley Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Houdini Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Ferber Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Connections Academy
How many students attend Wisconsin Connections Academy?
Wisconsin Connections Academy has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Connections Academy is 35.4:1, which is 146% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisconsin Connections Academy?
36.1% of students at Wisconsin Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Connections Academy is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Connections Academy?
Wisconsin Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wisconsin Connections Academy rank among schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Connections Academy ranks #20 of 20 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 schools in Appleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Wisconsin Connections 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.