Appleton Community 4k serves 750 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appleton Community 4k ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Appleton Community 4k's student population of 750 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appleton Community 4k is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
56%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appleton Community 4k?
750 students attend Appleton Community 4k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Appleton Community 4k students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appleton Community 4k?
Appleton Community 4k has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Appleton Community 4k offer ?
Appleton Community 4k offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Appleton Community 4k part of?
Appleton Community 4k is part of Appleton Area School District.
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