D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Stephen Foster Elementary Charter

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School Charter School
📍 305 W Foster St, Appleton, WI 54915
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
D
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
253
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%37%reading -12 pts, math -12 pts19th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -1 pts, math +1 pts42nd percentile (list)
Asian25%25%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 305 W Foster St
City Appleton
ZIP Code 54915
District 5500390
NCES School ID 550039002639
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54915

Understanding the community around Stephen Foster Elementary Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,170
Per Capita Income $39,639
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $225,800
Median Rent $913
Owner-Occupied 72.5%
Renter-Occupied 27.5%
View full data for ZIP 54915 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stephen Foster Elementary Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.4%
Asian 22.1%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Black 7.1%
Two or More Races 7.1%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 253
Teachers (FTE) 22.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stephen Foster Elementary Charter?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary Charter?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter has 253 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Stephen Foster Elementary Charter serve?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Stephen Foster Elementary Charter receive per student?
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter receives $14,757 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Stephen Foster Elementary Charter in 54915 ▼
Avg Home Value
$359,621
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,123
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
27.5%

Other Schools in 54915

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026