Fox River Academy

Summary:

Fox River Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Appleton, Wisconsin, with 96 students. This relatively small school within the Appleton Area School District has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a current statewide ranking of 96 out of 1,061 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fox River Academy significantly outperforms the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic proficiency across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 75% of 3rd graders at Fox River Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.2% in the district and 52.07% statewide. The school has also maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 school years and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2% compared to the district average of 21.8% and the state average. Additionally, Fox River Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 16.6 over the past 3 school years, and has increased its spending per student from $7,338 in 2018-2019 to $11,105 in 2020-2021.

The consistent high performance of Fox River Academy suggests the school is effectively meeting the educational needs of its students, particularly among female and white student subgroups. While the school serves a relatively more economically advantaged student population compared to nearby schools, its success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, targeted resources, and the ability to support the academic growth of diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1000 S Mason St
       Appleton, WI  54914-5499


(920) 852-5500

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,105 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Two or more races:
9.4%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fox River Academy ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first 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 84.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fox River Academy ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.39. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Fox River Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Appleton Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), two or more races (9.4%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fox River Academy is 16.6. 16 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 Fox River Academy is $11,105. 16 elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fox River Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox River Academy 96th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Fox River Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fox River Academy 86th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Fox River Academy in the ranking list.)

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 Fox River Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 86.69 24th 689 96.5%
2008 72.37 239th 1021 76.6%
2009 80.04 92nd 1030 91.1%
2010 67.55 327th 1045 68.7%
2011 61.21 445th 1046 57.5%
2012 75.92 141st 1045 86.5%
2013 67.72 287th 1053 72.7%
2014 53.51 559th 1061 47.3%
2015 54.61 565th 1076 47.5%
2016 47.99 622nd 1075 42.1%
2017 46.94 628th 1071 41.4%
2018 78.30 161st 1025 84.3%
2019 73.77 226th 1037 78.2%
2021 76.11 204th 1050 80.6%
2022 87.07 75th 1067 93.0%
2023 94.44 14th 1067 98.7%
2024 84.38 96th 1061 91.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.20 62nd 997 93.8%
2024 83.68 82nd 1011 91.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.47 435th 997 56.4%
2024 86.77 59th 1012 94.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.18 110th 686 84.0%
2021 51.48 345th 699 50.6%
2023 89.31 31st 715 95.7%
2024 79.59 104th 727 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fox River Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 78.10 40th 366 89.1%
2010 85.56 12th 539 97.8%
2011 71.03 112th 549 79.6%
2012 64.65 207th 559 63.0%
2013 56.35 271st 569 52.4%
2014 59.39 256th 585 56.2%
2015 43.40 419th 612 31.5%
2016 71.55 120th 609 80.3%
2017 71.29 127th 612 79.2%
2018 83.68 54th 579 90.7%
2019 92.39 18th 594 97.0%
2022 68.62 156th 617 74.7%
2024 80.39 86th 641 86.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.92 4th 551 99.3%
2019 97.41 4th 557 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.65 250th 551 54.6%
2019 93.41 11th 557 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fox River Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.59 3rd 382 99.2%
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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.

Fox River Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Open Quote This school is very active in the community and incorporates service learning. It is great to see the students out learning and making a positive impact. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fox River Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 11 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2007 67 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2008 71 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2009 78 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2010 74 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2011 99 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 102
2012 99 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 103
2013 91 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 97
2014 88 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 93
2015 93 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 100
2016 67 4 4 2 1 0 0 0 78
2017 99 4 3 4 1 0 1 0 112
2018 100 3 4 3 1 0 5 0 116
2019 99 0 2 5 0 0 4 0 110
2020 86 1 5 5 0 0 6 0 103
2021 65 4 4 3 0 0 7 0 83
2022 77 4 0 6 0 0 9 0 96
2023 77 3 0 7 0 0 9 0 96

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 Fox River Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 12 2.0 6.0 n/a
2007 72 4.6 15.7 26.4
2008 75 3.2 23.4 30.7
2009 79 3.2 24.7 31.6
2010 76 3.2 23.7 31.6
2011 102 4.5 22.6 33.3
2012 103 4.5 22.8 30.1
2013 97 4.5 21.5 7.2
2014 93 4.8 19.2 23.7
2015 100 n/a n/a 34
2016 78 5.0 15.6 39.7
2017 112 5.9 18.9 29.5
2018 116 6.0 19.2 19.8
2019 110 6.1 17.9 21.8
2020 103 5.9 17.3 17.5
2021 83 6.7 12.3 21.7
2022 96 5.8 16.4 21.9
2023 96 5.7 16.6 20.8

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 Fox River Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 12 2.0 6.0 n/a
2007 72 4.6 15.7 26.4
2008 75 3.2 23.4 30.7
2009 79 3.2 24.7 31.6
2010 76 3.2 23.7 31.6
2011 102 4.5 22.6 33.3
2012 103 4.5 22.8 30.1
2013 97 4.5 21.5 7.2
2014 93 4.8 19.2 23.7
2015 100 n/a n/a 34
2016 78 5.0 15.6 39.7
2017 112 5.9 18.9 29.5
2018 116 6.0 19.2 19.8
2019 110 6.1 17.9 21.8
2020 103 5.9 17.3 17.5
2021 83 6.7 12.3 21.7
2022 96 5.8 16.4 21.9
2023 96 5.7 16.6 20.8

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 Fox River Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $233 (3.2%) $7,104 (96.8%) $7,338
2020 $422 (4.2%) $9,695 (95.8%) $10,117
2021 $911 (8.2%) $10,194 (91.8%) $11,105

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox River Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 14th of 1067 Elementary schools
 20.5%
Ranks 18th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 617 Middle schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fox River Academy)5064.3
 14.3%
   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 (Fox River Academy)87.578.6
 8.9%
   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 (Fox River Academy)4081.8
 41.8%
   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 (Fox River Academy)3081.8
 51.8%
   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 (Fox River Academy)7090.9
 20.9%
   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 (Fox River Academy)5081.8
 31.8%
   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 (Fox River Academy)73.377.8
 4.4%
   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 (Fox River Academy)8083.3
 3.3%
   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 (Fox River Academy)71.462.5
 8.9%
   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 (Fox River Academy)71.475
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)49.850.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fox River Academy)78.640
 38.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)34.527.4
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.333.6
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fox River Academy)71.430
 41.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)35.523.3
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.530.8
 5.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fox River Academy)85.780
 5.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)51.657.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.1
 7%
8th Grade Science (Fox River Academy)85.740
 45.7%
   8th Grade Science (Appleton Area School District)5751.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.5
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11096
 12.7%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White9977
 22.2%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%20.8%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fox River Academy

Yes. Fox River Academy ranks in the top 9.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Fox River Academy.

Students at Fox River Academy are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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