Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stephen Foster Elementary Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter's student population of 200 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Global Leaders, One Falcon at a Time!
School Rankings
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Foster Elementary Charter is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1141 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
61%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Foster Elementary Charter's ranking?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter is ranked #1141 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Stephen Foster Elementary Charter often compared to?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary Charter?
200 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stephen Foster Elementary Charter students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephen Foster Elementary Charter?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stephen Foster Elementary Charter offer ?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stephen Foster Elementary Charter part of?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter is part of Appleton Area School District.
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