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Houdini Elementary

2305 W Capitol Dr, Appleton, WI 54914Appleton Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
546
Students
Total enrolled
$14,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 546 students in grades PK–06 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,757 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Houdini Elementary is a large elementary in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–06 with 546 students. The district invests $14,757 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Houdini Elementary

546
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution289 male · 257 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 180 students
Student Composition
75%
9%
Asian7%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550039002366

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,757Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,757
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,493
Student Support$2,804
Administration$1,771
Operations$2,214
Other$1,476
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,757 spent per student, an estimated $6,537 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
40%
State government
48.8%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Huntley ElementaryFerber ElementaryHighlands ElementaryClassical School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Madison MiddleEinstein MiddleKaleidoscope AcademyWilson Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
North HighEast HighWest HighRenaissance School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyOutagamie County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAppleton Area School District →
Phone: (920)832-4608
NCES ID: 550039002366
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Appleton seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Appleton Area School District
High
North High
1,561 students · 09–12
● 54 opp29% FRL
High
East High
1,306 students · 09–12
● 44 opp41% FRL
High
West High
1,157 students · 09–12
53% FRL
Other
Appleton Community 4K
750 students · PK–PK
● 42 opp48% FRL
Other
Wisconsin Connections Academy
718 students · PK–12
● 42 opp45% FRL
Elem
Huntley Elementary
649 students · PK–06
● 42 opp32% FRL
Mid
Madison Middle
612 students · 07–08
● 44 opp48% FRL
Elem
Ferber Elementary
611 students · PK–06
● 42 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2305 W Capitol Dr, Appleton, WI 54914
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.