Stephen Foster Elementary Charter

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Stephen Foster Elementary Charter School, located in Appleton, Wisconsin, operates as a specialized choice within the Appleton Area School District. It is widely recognized for its "inquiry-based" instructional approach, which emphasizes hands-on learning, student-led exploration, and critical thinking. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school encourages students to actively engage with their curriculum, allowing them to pursue questions and projects that align with their personal interests while meeting rigorous academic standards.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and social-emotional growth. As a charter school, it maintains a unique identity that prioritizes smaller class settings and close partnerships between teachers, students, and families. This inclusive atmosphere is designed to support the "whole child," ensuring that students not only excel in core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also develop the communication and problem-solving skills necessary for long-term success.

250

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	20
Black	20
Asian	56
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
134 (53.6 %)
Asian
56 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (8.0 %)
Black
20 (8.0 %)
Two or More
18 (7.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)832-6288
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	50.8%
Male	123	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)