Overview
Columbus Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 132 students. It is part of the Appleton Area School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
132 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictAppleton Area School District
County55087
CityAppleton
ZIP54911
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550039000050
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment132
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)