- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Appleton, WI
Kaleidoscope Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kaleidoscope Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550039002759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaleidoscope Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaleidoscope Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Academy ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039002759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Kaleidoscope Academy held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 550039002759 · Appleton, WI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
456 enr · 11.7:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Kaleidoscope Academy held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kaleidoscope Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
929 students
- Einstein Middl
Einstein Middle
851 students
- This school 456
Kaleidoscope Academy
456 students
What this shows Kaleidoscope Academy reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaleidoscope Academy compares
Kaleidoscope Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 7.7%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Kaleidoscope Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaleidoscope Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaleidoscope Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Appleton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaleidoscope Academy
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Academy?
Kaleidoscope Academy has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Academy is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaleidoscope Academy?
39.5% of students at Kaleidoscope Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaleidoscope Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kaleidoscope Academy is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaleidoscope Academy?
Kaleidoscope Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kaleidoscope Academy rank among middle schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Academy ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Appleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Kaleidoscope Academy, Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students), East High (1,238 students), and West High (1,024 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.