Appleton Community 4k serves 672 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 227% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Appleton Community 4K, building lifelong learners through collaborative partnerships and play-based learning.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appleton Community 4k is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
6%
9%
White
60%
66%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
672 students attend Appleton Community 4k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Appleton Community 4k students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appleton Community 4k?
Appleton Community 4k has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Appleton Community 4k part of?
Appleton Community 4k is part of Appleton Area School District.
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