Enrollment
300
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Otsego, MN
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270036004104Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Otsego, MN.
School address
District: Kaleidoscope Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036004104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Otsego, Minnesota, enrolling 300 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 336 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #261, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kaleidoscope Charter School spends $11,700 per pupil, 23% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kaleidoscope Charter School also operates Kaleidoscope Middle School (117 students) and Kaleidoscope Charter High School (76 students) alongside Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch compares
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$11,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaleidoscope Charter School, which includes Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch.
$11,700
Per student
-23%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 88.3%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaleidoscope Charter High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Otsego, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Charter Elementary Sch?
26.8% of students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Otsego, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Otsego, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Otsego on the city page.
Is Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch a good school?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kaleidoscope Charter School?
Besides Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch, Kaleidoscope Charter School also operates Kaleidoscope Middle School (117 students) and Kaleidoscope Charter High School (76 students). See the Kaleidoscope Charter School district page for the complete list.
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