Ferber Elementary vs Fox Cities Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferber Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Appleton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
78 students
| Measure | Ferber Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Fox Cities Leadership Academy Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 1,069 | #270 of 446 |
| National rank | #21150 of 50,301 | #10888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 78 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 78 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 39.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 10% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferber Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 40.3).
- •Ferber Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 10%).
- •Fox Cities Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Fox Cities Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 32.3%).
- •Ferber Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 39.0).
- •Ferber Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 78.
- •Ferber Elementary is a public school while Fox Cities Leadership 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 Ferber Elementary better than Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ferber Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 40.3 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 Ferber Elementary and Fox Cities Leadership Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferber Elementary: 499. Fox Cities Leadership Academy: 78. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferber Elementary and Fox Cities Leadership Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Ferber Elementary is 531st of 1,069 and Fox Cities Leadership Academy is 270th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).