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Chappell Elementary

205 N Fisk St, Green Bay, WI 54303Green Bay Area Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
361
Students
Total enrolled
$18,203
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 27% vs nat'l
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 361 students in grades PK–05 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
27% above average funding
District spends $18,203 per pupil, 27% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chappell Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Green Bay, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–05 with 361 students. The district invests $18,203 per student — 27% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Chappell Elementary

361
Total Students
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution175 male · 186 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 271 students
Student Composition
9%
37%
19%
12%
20%
Asian9%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black12%
Multiracial20%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550582000614

Academic Outcomes at Chappell Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54303

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,203Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,203
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,009
Student Support$3,459
Administration$2,184
Operations$2,730
Other$1,820
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,203 spent per student, an estimated $8,064 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
28%
State government
56.5%
Local (property tax)
28.3%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,203/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Red Smith K-8Sullivan ElementaryAldo Leopold Community School K-8Baird Elementary
+17 more
↓
Middle
Edison MiddleWashington MiddleLombardi MiddleFranklin Middle
↓
High School
Preble HighEast HighSouthwest HighWest High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyBrown County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGreen Bay Area Public School District →
Phone: (920)492-2630
NCES ID: 550582000614
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Green Bay seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Green Bay Area Public School District
High
Preble High
2,125 students · 09–12
● 46 opp46% FRL
High
East High
1,084 students · 09–12
● 54 opp68% FRL
Mid
Edison Middle
1,083 students · 06–08
● 46 opp61% FRL
High
Southwest High
1,079 students · 09–12
● 43 opp45% FRL
High
West High
862 students · 09–12
● 42 opp69% FRL
Elem
Red Smith K-8
828 students · PK–08
● 54 opp33% FRL
Mid
Washington Middle
711 students · 06–08
● 54 opp75% FRL
Mid
Lombardi Middle
703 students · 06–08
● 51 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
205 N Fisk St, Green Bay, WI 54303
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.