Fox River Academy

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

Charter School 150 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Fox River Academy is a unique charter school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, operating under the Appleton Area School District. The school is distinguished by its strong emphasis on place-based education, utilizing the surrounding environment—specifically the Fox River and the local community—as a primary classroom. By integrating hands-on, outdoor experiences with rigorous academic standards, the academy encourages students to become active participants in their local ecosystem, fostering a deep connection between the curriculum and the real world.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to project-based learning and environmental stewardship, often focusing on themes such as sustainability, biology, and local history. Because it is part of the Appleton Area School District, it provides a specialized alternative to the traditional classroom setting while adhering to the district’s core educational goals. The academy is designed to cultivate critical thinking and community engagement, preparing students to be mindful citizens who understand the significance of the natural and social environments they inhabit.

150

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fox River Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	12
Two or More	19

White
119 (79.3%)
Two or More
19 (12.7%)
Hispanic
12 (8.0%)

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)852-5500
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 17

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fox River Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	17
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	15
Grade 6	13
Grade 7	7
Grade 8	10

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fox River Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	55	36.7%
Male	95	63.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)