Houdini Elementary

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Houdini Elementary School, located at 2305 W Capitol Dr in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a dedicated member of the Appleton Area School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that promotes academic growth and character development for its young students. As part of a larger district, it benefits from shared resources and standardized curriculum goals aimed at preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is named in honor of the legendary magician Harry Houdini, who spent part of his childhood in Appleton. This unique historical connection often serves as a point of local pride for the school community. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Houdini Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop foundational skills, and participate in a vibrant school culture within the greater Appleton area.

546

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houdini Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	50
Black	15
Asian	40
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
407 (74.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (9.2 %)
Asian
40 (7.3 %)
Two or More
30 (5.5 %)
Black
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)832-4608
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Houdini Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Houdini Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	47.1%
Male	289	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)