Enrollment
205
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Kenai, Alaska, enrolling 205 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 205 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kenai Peninsula Borough School District spends $20,242 per pupil, 39% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kenai's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aurora Borealis Charter School (199 students): Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 16.6:1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students) and Soldotna High School (695 students) alongside Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science.
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 School of Arts & Science compares
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which includes Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science.
$20,242
Per student
-39%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science a good school?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 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.
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