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Fox River Academy

PublicCharterGrades 0–8
Appleton, Wisconsin · Appleton Area School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students150
Student:Teacher17.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch23%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 315
150
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
23%-18.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Fox River Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 150 students. It is part of the Appleton Area School District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 42% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
150 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictAppleton Area School District
County55087
CityAppleton
ZIP54914
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550039002582

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment150
White79.3%
Hispanic / Latino8.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
79.3%
Hispanic
8.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
12.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %23%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)