Excellent
#217 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 10% in state
Park Community Charter School
Elementary School · Kaukauna Area School District · Kaukauna, WI
A Kaukauna Area School District charter elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
509 Lawe St, Kaukauna, WI 54130
- Math 81% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Community Charter School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Park Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kaukauna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,364
Median home value
$242,300
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius Catholic School (sics)Private · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Haen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 1–4 | 0.8 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Dr H B Tanner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–1 | 1.9 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| New Directions Learning CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kaukauna Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Community Charter School is listed in Kaukauna Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Community Charter School
Park Community Charter School is a public elementary school in Kaukauna, WI, part of Kaukauna Area School District, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Community Charter School
What grades does Park Community Charter School serve?
Park Community Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Park Community Charter School?
Park Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Community Charter School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Community Charter School rank in WI?
Park Community Charter School ranks #217 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Park Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Park Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Community Charter School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Park Community Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Park Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Park Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Community Charter School?
34.5% of students at Park Community Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (920) 766-6129
- Area population (ZIP 54130)
- 28,030
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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