Houdini Elementary

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

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.

501

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houdini Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	58
Black	14
Asian	58
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	4

White
323 (64.5%)
Hispanic
58 (11.6%)
Asian
58 (11.6%)
Two or More
44 (8.8%)
Black
14 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)

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)852-5490
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 88

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Houdini Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Houdini Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	43.9%
Male	281	56.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)