How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science | Nikiski North Star Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kenai, AK | Kenai, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 205 | 214 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.3% | 42.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science | Nikiski North Star Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,862 | $19,862 |
| District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science | Nikiski North Star Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.5% | 66.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 18.0% | 19.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science | Nikiski North Star Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 241:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 60.7% | 50.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 25 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.