Houdini Elementary

Summary:

Houdini Elementary is a public elementary school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 546. It is part of the Appleton Area School District, which is ranked 240 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Houdini Elementary has shown a mixed academic performance, with stronger results in Mathematics compared to the district and state, but lower performance in English Language Arts. The school's 4th-grade students have performed well in Social Studies and Science, outpacing the district and state. However, Houdini has seen disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students, Hispanic and White students, and those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds outperforming their peers. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting its overall academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Houdini Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than other schools in the Appleton Area School District, with the exception of the high-performing Classical School. Schools with higher percentages of students from low-income backgrounds, such as Jefferson Elementary and Ronald C. Dunlap Elementary, tend to have lower academic proficiency rates compared to Houdini. The Appleton Bilingual School, a charter school within the district, has struggled academically, with lower proficiency rates than Houdini in most subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2305 W Capitol Dr
       Appleton, WI  54914-6831


(920) 852-5490

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
500th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,085 Help


Students who attend Houdini Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Einstein Middle
High:    West High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Asian:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Compare Details Houdini Elementary ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 8th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), Hispanic (9.2%), Asian (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houdini Elementary is 15. 12 elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houdini Elementary is $11,085. 18 elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houdini Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Houdini Elementary 500th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Houdini Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Appleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Area School District 240th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houdini Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.80 104th 633 83.6%
2005 76.81 114th 632 82.0%
2006 74.58 168th 712 76.4%
2007 64.87 288th 689 58.2%
2008 67.23 346th 1021 66.1%
2009 72.48 228th 1030 77.9%
2010 61.67 447th 1045 57.2%
2011 53.17 612th 1046 41.5%
2012 51.17 659th 1045 36.9%
2013 47.91 650th 1053 38.3%
2014 49.36 627th 1061 40.9%
2015 67.32 330th 1076 69.3%
2016 64.85 366th 1075 66.0%
2017 49.51 595th 1071 44.4%
2018 50.19 571st 1025 44.3%
2019 53.50 518th 1037 50.0%
2021 57.95 468th 1050 55.4%
2022 72.66 252nd 1067 76.4%
2023 65.65 365th 1067 65.8%
2024 59.14 500th 1061 52.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.13 141st 269 47.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.90 165th 721 77.1%
2019 47.07 350th 742 52.8%
2021 56.10 262nd 746 64.9%
2022 66.35 173rd 748 76.9%
2023 47.40 375th 770 51.3%
2024 49.73 363rd 790 54.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.19 534th 854 37.5%
2019 57.25 332nd 874 62.0%
2021 51.72 382nd 847 54.9%
2022 54.17 372nd 859 56.7%
2023 51.82 411th 871 52.8%
2024 24.08 725th 866 16.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.12 419th 997 58.0%
2019 54.79 485th 1002 51.6%
2021 66.69 309th 1004 69.2%
2022 78.80 152nd 1017 85.1%
2023 73.89 225th 1010 77.7%
2024 66.27 355th 1011 64.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.95 676th 997 32.2%
2019 52.55 503rd 1002 49.8%
2021 48.09 590th 1003 41.2%
2022 61.14 380th 1017 62.6%
2023 55.12 505th 1011 50.0%
2024 50.90 574th 1012 43.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.12 78th 123 36.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.91 53rd 274 80.7%
2024 42.55 182nd 331 45.0%
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Rank History for White students at Houdini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.45 456th 686 33.5%
2019 45.12 421st 718 41.4%
2021 51.89 339th 699 51.5%
2022 66.73 201st 704 71.4%
2023 57.19 296th 715 58.6%
2024 49.60 382nd 727 47.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Houdini Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 566 1 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1990 643 2 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1991 697 3 29 4 5 n/a n/a 0 738
1992 580 2 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 637 3 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 653
1994 664 3 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 639 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 639 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 637 3 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1998 640 1 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 607 5 18 1 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 633 8 17 0 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2001 607 4 13 4 3 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 600 21 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2003 600 21 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2004 617 13 23 7 4 n/a n/a 0 664
2005 584 17 13 18 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 572 13 18 21 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2007 555 15 30 14 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2008 561 17 34 14 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2009 561 22 37 13 2 n/a n/a 0 635
2010 569 27 48 15 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2011 547 18 44 14 0 0 0 0 623
2012 534 22 31 16 1 0 0 0 604
2013 523 26 32 14 3 0 0 0 598
2014 529 25 32 17 2 0 0 0 605
2015 520 27 32 21 2 0 0 0 602
2016 511 23 35 21 2 0 3 0 595
2017 520 21 31 28 3 0 10 0 613
2018 479 15 32 38 3 0 17 0 584
2019 492 12 37 35 3 1 23 0 603
2020 494 9 30 30 2 1 20 0 586
2021 432 11 34 36 2 1 18 0 534
2022 399 16 34 39 3 1 28 0 520
2023 407 15 40 50 3 1 30 0 546

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houdini Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 587 29.9 19.6 0
1990 673 30.9 21.7 0
1991 738 34.6 21.3 5.1
1992 594 31.3 18.9 7.2
1993 653 31.9 20.5 9.3
1994 681 29.7 22.9 10.7
1995 649 29.4 22.1 11.4
1996 649 29.4 22.1 11.4
1997 658 29.9 22.0 11.6
1998 660 30.2 21.9 11.7
1999 632 29.7 21.3 18
2000 659 32.8 20.1 18.7
2001 631 38.4 16.4 18.4
2002 642 36.4 17.6 8.1
2003 642 36.4 17.6 8.1
2004 664 36.9 18.0 8.6
2005 634 35.5 17.9 n/a
2006 625 35.4 17.7 n/a
2007 616 34.0 18.1 14.9
2008 629 34.5 18.2 19.7
2009 635 33.4 19.0 23
2010 659 35.9 18.3 26.4
2011 623 35.2 17.6 25.8
2012 604 34.0 17.7 26.3
2013 598 34.7 17.2 16.4
2014 605 34.8 17.3 27.9
2015 602 n/a n/a 28.6
2016 595 36.0 16.5 28.9
2017 613 38.0 16.1 27.6
2018 584 35.9 16.2 22.9
2019 603 37.7 15.9 27
2020 586 37.5 15.5 25.6
2021 534 39.7 13.4 31.3
2022 520 35.1 14.7 27.5
2023 546 36.1 15.0 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houdini Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 587 29.9 19.6 0
1990 673 30.9 21.7 0
1991 738 34.6 21.3 5.1
1992 594 31.3 18.9 7.2
1993 653 31.9 20.5 9.3
1994 681 29.7 22.9 10.7
1995 649 29.4 22.1 11.4
1996 649 29.4 22.1 11.4
1997 658 29.9 22.0 11.6
1998 660 30.2 21.9 11.7
1999 632 29.7 21.3 18
2000 659 32.8 20.1 18.7
2001 631 38.4 16.4 18.4
2002 642 36.4 17.6 8.1
2003 642 36.4 17.6 8.1
2004 664 36.9 18.0 8.6
2005 634 35.5 17.9 n/a
2006 625 35.4 17.7 n/a
2007 616 34.0 18.1 14.9
2008 629 34.5 18.2 19.7
2009 635 33.4 19.0 23
2010 659 35.9 18.3 26.4
2011 623 35.2 17.6 25.8
2012 604 34.0 17.7 26.3
2013 598 34.7 17.2 16.4
2014 605 34.8 17.3 27.9
2015 602 n/a n/a 28.6
2016 595 36.0 16.5 28.9
2017 613 38.0 16.1 27.6
2018 584 35.9 16.2 22.9
2019 603 37.7 15.9 27
2020 586 37.5 15.5 25.6
2021 534 39.7 13.4 31.3
2022 520 35.1 14.7 27.5
2023 546 36.1 15.0 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Houdini Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $431 (4.7%) $8,743 (95.3%) $9,175
2020 $422 (4.2%) $9,665 (95.8%) $10,087
2021 $911 (8.2%) $10,174 (91.8%) $11,085

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houdini Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 518th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 365th of 1067 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Houdini Elementary)25.340
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)30.137.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houdini Elementary)46.750.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)44.147.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Houdini Elementary)55.852.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)39.545.1
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Houdini Elementary)37.247.4
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)39.144.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Houdini Elementary)53.569.2
 15.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)50.759.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Houdini Elementary)56.551.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Science (Appleton Area School District)51.651.6
 0%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Houdini Elementary)42.946.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)36.938.9
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houdini Elementary)36.456.5
 20.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)42.550.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Houdini Elementary)55.759.7
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)43.247.1
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Houdini Elementary)61.461.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)49.850.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603546
 9.5%
African American1215
 25%
American Indian33
Asian3740
 8.1%
Hispanic3550
 42.9%
Pacific Islander11
White492407
 17.3%
Two or More Races2330
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27%33%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Houdini Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended Houdini Elementary.

Houdini Elementary ranks 500th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Houdini Elementary are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Houdini Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Einstein Middle
High : West High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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