Enrollment
117
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Otsego, MN
Kaleidoscope Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kaleidoscope Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270036005071Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaleidoscope Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaleidoscope Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Otsego, MN.
School address
District: Kaleidoscope Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036005071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaleidoscope Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaleidoscope Middle School
Kaleidoscope Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Otsego, Minnesota, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Minnesota schools and 48% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 117 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% 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 Charter Elementary Sch (300 students) and Kaleidoscope Charter High School (76 students) alongside Kaleidoscope Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Kaleidoscope Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.8%
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 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Kaleidoscope Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaleidoscope Charter School, which includes Kaleidoscope Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaleidoscope Charter High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaleidoscope Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kaleidoscope Middle School
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Middle School?
Kaleidoscope Middle School has 117 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Otsego, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Middle School is 23.4:1, which is 48% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaleidoscope Middle School?
23.8% of students at Kaleidoscope Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaleidoscope Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kaleidoscope Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Otsego, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaleidoscope Middle School?
Kaleidoscope Middle School 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope Middle School ranks #2 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.
Is Kaleidoscope Middle School a good school?
Kaleidoscope Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. 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 Middle School, Kaleidoscope Charter School also operates Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch (300 students) and Kaleidoscope Charter High School (76 students). See the Kaleidoscope Charter School district page for the complete list.
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