- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kenai, AK
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Federal NCES profile for Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020039000463Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Kenai · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 020039000463 · Kenai, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
205 enr · 13.7:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 205
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
205 students
What this shows Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science compares
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 47% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Alaska - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.0%
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Two or More 18.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Kenai
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
How many students attend Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kenai, AK. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 School of Arts & Science?
32.5% of students at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
The largest demographic group at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Kenai, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science rank among public schools in Kenai?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Kenai, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kenai on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.