Appleton Community 4k serves 765 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- 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 765 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
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 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
6%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appleton Community 4k?
765 students attend Appleton Community 4k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Appleton Community 4k students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appleton Community 4k?
Appleton Community 4k has a student ration of 23:1, 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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