- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 270036004104 · Otsego, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
300 enr · 13:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaleidoscope Middle School (117 students)
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
300 students
- Kaleidoscope M 117
Kaleidoscope Middle School
117 students
- Kaleidoscope C 76
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
76 students
What this shows Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch compares
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,695
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Kaleidoscope Charter School reports $11,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~300 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.