- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kaleidoscope Middle School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 0.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270036005071 · Otsego, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
117 enr · 23.4:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch (300 students)
Kaleidoscope Middle School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 0.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kaleidoscope Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaleidoscope C
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
300 students
- This school 117
Kaleidoscope Middle School
117 students
- Kaleidoscope C 76
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
76 students
What this shows Kaleidoscope Middle School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaleidoscope Middle School compares
Kaleidoscope Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,695
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 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.
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
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 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
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~117 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.