Badger Elementary vs Fox River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Fox River Academy
Appleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
150 students
| Measure | Badger Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Fox River Academy Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,069 | #183 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34232 of 50,301 | #9437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 258 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 36.6).
- •Fox River Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Fox River Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Fox River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 69.4%).
- •Badger Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 18.8).
- •Badger Elementary is the larger school with 258 students compared with 150.
- •Badger Elementary is a public school while Fox River Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Badger Elementary better than Fox River Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fox River Academy ranks higher (72.7 vs 36.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Badger Elementary and Fox River Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Elementary: 258. Fox River Academy: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Elementary and Fox River Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Badger Elementary is 842nd of 1,069 and Fox River Academy is 183rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).