KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL

OTSEGO, Minnesota — 3 schools

528
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,202
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL operates 3 public schools serving 528 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 493 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wright County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,202 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.2% local, 88.3% state, and 10.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #288 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 164.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 53.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.4% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% African American across the district's schools.

Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch accounts for 60.9% of all KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL school enrollment ranges from 76 students (lowest) to 300 students (highest), a spread of 224 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL student-counselor ratio is 164:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 53.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
88.3%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
288 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wright County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL.

White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 4.8%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

164.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
53.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
Charter
300
Kaleidoscope Middle School
Charter
117
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Charter
76

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL?

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Total enrollment is 528 students.

How much does KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL spend per student?

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL spends $14,202 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #288 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wright County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL?

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL students are 78.4% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% African American, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL?

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #288 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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