Flex Academy

Q: Is Flex Academy a good school?

Flex Academy ranks 330 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Flex Academy is a small public charter virtual elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Little Chute Area School District. With just 61 students, Flex Academy has consistently outperformed nearby brick-and-mortar schools on academic measures, particularly in 3rd grade math and 4th grade English language arts.

Flex Academy's test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, and the school has maintained an impressive 0% dropout rate over the past 5 years. However, its performance has fluctuated, with its state ranking ranging from 127th to 435th out of over 1,000 Wisconsin elementary schools, and its star rating varying between 3 and 4 out of 5. This suggests the school's academic outcomes may be somewhat inconsistent. Additionally, Flex Academy serves a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch students compared to nearby Little Chute Elementary, which could contribute to its stronger performance.

Overall, Flex Academy appears to be a strong-performing virtual elementary school, particularly in core academic areas. However, its fluctuating performance and demographic differences compared to nearby traditional schools warrant further investigation to fully understand the factors driving its success. Parents interested in a unique virtual learning environment may want to consider Flex Academy, but should also explore other options in the Little Chute Area School District and surrounding Appleton and Kaukauna districts.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual K-8

325 Meulemans St
Little Chute, WI 54140

(920) 788-7605

District: Little Chute Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,530

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 61

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flex Academy ranks better than 68.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Flex Academy ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.86. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flex Academy is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Flex Academy employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flex Academy is $8,530.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Flex Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Flex Academy 200^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Flex Academy in the ranking list.)

Little Chute Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Chute Area School District 107^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flex Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2016	65.56	356^th	1075	66.9%
2017	68.78	320^th	1071	70.1%
2018	77.41	172^nd	1025	83.2%
2019	81.71	127^th	1037	87.8%
2021	73.39	239^th	1050	77.2%
2022	60.87	435^th	1067	59.2%
2023	78.31	186^th	1067	82.6%
2024	69.49	330^th	1061	68.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.99	263^rd	718	63.4%
2022	42.00	442^nd	704	37.2%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Flex Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2016	56.31	273^rd	609	55.2%
2017	64.03	194^th	612	68.3%
2018	85.93	39^th	579	93.3%
2019	74.23	121^st	594	79.6%
2024	66.86	200^th	641	68.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Flex Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.35	44^th	375	88.3%
2019	61.78	130^th	382	66.0%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Flex Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	47	1	2	1	0	1	52
2016	56	0	3	1	0	0	60
2017	70	0	4	0	1	0	75
2018	70	0	2	0	0	2	74
2019	90	4	1	0	0	4	99
2020	93	0	4	0	0	2	99
2021	89	1	4	0	0	3	97
2022	62	1	0	0	0	3	66
2023	55	0	0	0	0	6	61

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 Flex Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	52	n/a	n/a	21.2
2016	60	4.0	15.0	10
2017	75	4.0	18.7	16
2018	74	4.4	16.8	18.9
2019	99	5.5	18.0	27.3
2020	99	6.0	16.5	16.2
2021	97	6.0	16.1	14.4
2022	66	6.0	11.0	15.2
2023	61	5.0	12.2	23

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 Flex Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	52	n/a	n/a	21.2
2016	60	4.0	15.0	10
2017	75	4.0	18.7	16
2018	74	4.4	16.8	18.9
2019	99	5.5	18.0	27.3
2020	99	6.0	16.5	16.2
2021	97	6.0	16.1	14.4
2022	66	6.0	11.0	15.2
2023	61	5.0	12.2	23

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flex Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$196 (2.5%)	$7,794 (97.6%)	$7,989
2020	$156 (2.0%)	$7,793 (98.0%)	$7,950
2021	$245 (2.9%)	$8,285 (97.1%)	$8,530

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flex 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 127^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 186^th of 1067 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flex Academy)	55.6	33.3	22.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Little Chute Area School District)	41.2	45.5	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flex Academy)	55.6	33.3	22.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Little Chute Area School District)	51.6	47.5	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flex Academy)	75	100	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Little Chute Area School District)	56.3	51	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flex Academy)	87.5	66.7	20.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Little Chute Area School District)	60.7	47.1	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Flex Academy)	87.5	100	12.5%
4th Grade Social Studies (Little Chute Area School District)	58	64.4	6.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Flex Academy)	87.5	100	12.5%
4th Grade Science (Little Chute Area School District)	67.9	53.9	13.9%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flex Academy)	42.9	66.7	23.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Little Chute Area School District)	46.2	64.6	18.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flex Academy)	42.9	66.7	23.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Little Chute Area School District)	51.9	60.4	8.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	61	38.4%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	55	38.9%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	23%	4.3%

Schools Near Flex Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)					Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)					Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Flex Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	325 Meulemans St	Little Chute	54140	Outagamie County	Little Chute Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	(n/a)	(920) 788-7605	61	5	12.2	23.0%	55 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.8%)	69.5	330^th of 1061 public elementary schools	68.9%		78.3	186^th of 1067 public elementary schools	82.6%	144	64.3		62.5	60.0	55.6	85.7		37.5	60.0	66.7			$8,530	$245	$8,285
Little Chute Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	901 Grand Ave	Little Chute	54140	Outagamie County	Little Chute Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 788-7610	593	42	14.2	35.2%	482 (81.3%)	12 (2.0%)	54 (9.1%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.6%)	63.6	427^th of 1061 public elementary schools	59.8%		56.1	516^th of 1067 public elementary schools	51.6%	89	61.7	70.0				46.7	57.0				67.0	69.0	$12,003	$662	$11,340
Janssen Elementary	Public	K-4	420 Wallace St	Combined Locks	54113	Outagamie County	Kimberly Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 788-7915	385	30	12.7	24.2%	334 (86.8%)	5 (1.3%)	16 (4.2%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.7%)	76.7	206^th of 1061 public elementary schools	80.6%		74	238^th of 1067 public elementary schools	77.7%	32	73.4	71.1				70.9	70.0				74.4	61.1	$10,197	$608	$9,589
Haen Elementary	Public	1-4	1130 Haen Dr	Kaukauna	54130	Outagamie County	Kaukauna Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 766-6134	269	26	10.5	39.0%	208 (77.3%)	8 (3.0%)	17 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.9%)	67.7	362^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	65.9%		44.5	667^th of 1067 public elementary schools	37.5%	305	63.2	60.6				58.8	69.7				72.7	59.1	$16,341	$987	$15,354
Park Community Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	509 Lawe St	Kaukauna	54130	Outagamie County	Kaukauna Area School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(920) 766-6129	268	17	15.7	32.5%	221 (82.5%)	6 (2.2%)	12 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.7%)	77.2	201^st of 1061 public elementary schools	81.1%		67.1	336^th of 1067 public elementary schools	68.5%	135	78.1	64.3				80.5	69.8				67.4	67.4	$11,434	$261	$11,173
Westside Elementary	Public	K-4	746 W 3rd St	Kimberly	54136	Outagamie County	Kimberly Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 739-3578	427	34	12.6	33.7%	339 (79.4%)	14 (3.3%)	30 (7.0%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	64.3	415^th of 1061 public elementary schools	60.9%		70.7	285^th of 1067 public elementary schools	73.3%	130	61.1	58.6				65.6	67.8				64.4	55.2	$11,017	$1,132	$9,884
Dr H B Tanner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	2500 Fieldcrest Dr	Kaukauna	54130	Outagamie County	Kaukauna Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 766-6150	502	34	14.7	26.3%	411 (81.9%)	4 (0.8%)	48 (9.6%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)								(n/a)													$10,949	$577	$10,372
New Directions Learning Community	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	2601 Sullivan Ave	Kaukauna	54130	Outagamie County	Kaukauna Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(920) 766-6116	257	16	16.2	17.9%	232 (90.3%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	93.4	11^th of 1061 public elementary schools	99.0%		91.7	28^th of 1067 public elementary schools	97.4%	17	82.9	87.8				87.8	85.4				90.2	85.4	$9,720	$255	$9,465
Quinney Elementary	Public	2-4	2601 Sullivan Ave	Kaukauna	54130	Outagamie County	Kaukauna Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 766-6116	352	26	13.6	22.2%	289 (82.1%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (8.0%)	13 (3.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	76	217^th of 1061 public elementary schools	79.5%		75	220^th of 1067 public elementary schools	79.4%	3	61.5	60.6				73.1	72.7				78.8	69.7	$11,680	$259	$11,421
Huntley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2224 N Ullman St	Appleton	54911	Outagamie County	Appleton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 852-5495	649	41	15.7	31.9%	474 (73.0%)	11 (1.7%)	42 (6.5%)	68 (10.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.6%)	72.3	282^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	73.4%		73.4	245^th of 1067 public elementary schools	77.0%	37	63.6	60.0	72.8	60.4		65.9	70.0	65.2	64.6		73.6	65.5	$11,103	$911	$10,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Flex Academy

What is the racial makeup of Flex Academy?

Students at Flex Academy are 90% White, 10% Two or more races.

Is Flex Academy a good school?

Flex Academy ranks 330^th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Flex Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 61 students attended Flex Academy.

What district is Flex Academy in?

Little Chute Area School District

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