- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Otsego, MN
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Kaleidoscope Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270036004668Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaleidoscope Charter High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaleidoscope Charter High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Charter High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Otsego, MN.
School address
District: Kaleidoscope Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036004668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Kaleidoscope Charter High School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 270036004668 · Otsego, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
76 enr · 8.4:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch (300 students)
Kaleidoscope Charter High School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kaleidoscope Charter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaleidoscope C
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
300 students
- Kaleidoscope M 117
Kaleidoscope Middle School
117 students
- This school 76
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
76 students
What this shows Kaleidoscope Charter High School reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaleidoscope Charter High School compares
Kaleidoscope Charter High School 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 13% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.2%
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 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Kaleidoscope Charter High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaleidoscope Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaleidoscope Charter High School'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
Nationwide high 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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaleidoscope Charter High School
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Charter High School?
Kaleidoscope Charter High School has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Otsego, MN. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter High School is 8.4:1, which is 47% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% 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 High School?
25.0% of students at Kaleidoscope Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaleidoscope Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Kaleidoscope Charter High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Otsego, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaleidoscope Charter High School?
Kaleidoscope Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Charter High School rank among public schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Charter High School ranks #1 of 6 public 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 public schools in Otsego on the city page.
What other schools are in Kaleidoscope Charter School?
Besides Kaleidoscope Charter High School, Kaleidoscope Charter School also operates Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch (300 students) and Kaleidoscope Middle School (117 students). See the Kaleidoscope Charter School district page for the complete list.