Overview
Classical School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 487 students. It is part of the Appleton Area School District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 42% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictAppleton Area School District
County55087
CityAppleton
ZIP54911
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550039001619
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment487
White57.3%
Hispanic / Latino7.0%
Black / African American4.1%
Asian24.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %16%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)