At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
270.5
Classical School: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.08
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Classical School
Classical School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Appleton. It is one of 40 current school records connected to Appleton Area School District. NCES reports 487 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.3%) and Asian (24.4%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Classical School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.3%
- Hispanic7%
- Black4.1%
- Asian24.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Appleton Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ferber Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Houdini Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Highlands Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
417 reported students
Huntley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
McKinley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Berry Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Public schools near Classical School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferber Elementary Elementary · Appleton Area School District | PK–05 | 499 | 0.1 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Appleton Area School District | PK–05 | 277 | 0.8 mi |
| Huntley Elementary Elementary · Appleton Area School District | PK–05 | 570 | 1.3 mi |
| The Omolade Academy Elementary · Charter · Appleton Area School District | KG–03 | 23 | 1.3 mi |
| Highlands Elementary Elementary · Appleton Area School District | PK–05 | 417 | 1.6 mi |
| Appleton Bilingual School Elementary · Charter · Appleton Area School District | KG–05 | 139 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Classical School
What grades does Classical School serve?
Classical School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Appleton Area School District.
How many students attend Classical School?
Classical School reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 464 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Classical School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 487 students and 26.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Classical School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Classical School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Classical School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Classical School in?
Classical School is part of Appleton Area School District, based in Appleton, WI, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Classical School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ferber Elementary (0.1 mi), Franklin Elementary (0.8 mi), Huntley Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.