Appleton Public Montessori

1545 E Broadway Dr
Grand Chute, WI 54915

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 147 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Appleton Public Montessori (APM) is a tuition-free public charter school within the Appleton Area School District that serves students from primary age (3K/4K) through the 8th grade. The school is built on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizing child-centered learning, independence, and hands-on discovery. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the school creates a unique environment where students learn at their own pace, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development through collaborative, mixed-grade interactions.

The curriculum at APM focuses on the development of the whole child, balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to nurturing creativity, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. Because it is a public charter school, it integrates the Montessori method with the broader goals of the Appleton Area School District. The school community places a high value on family involvement and creating a supportive, prepared environment that encourages students to become self-motivated, critical thinkers who are well-prepared for high school and beyond.

147

Total Students

6.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Appleton Public Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	12

White
118 (80.3 %)
Two or More
12 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (6.8 %)
Asian
6 (4.1 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)

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)832-6325
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 9