Kaleidoscope School

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Kaleidoscope School ranks 374 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kaleidoscope School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a diverse student population. The school has seen some shifts in its racial demographics in recent years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students.

Academically, Kaleidoscope School has shown mixed performance compared to the state average. In 2023-2024, the school outperformed the state in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and 3rd grade Mathematics, but underperformed in 4th grade ELA and Mathematics. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average and others below. Notably, Cactus View Elementary School, Campo Bello Elementary School, and Lookout Mountain School, which are nearby schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District, have consistently outperformed Kaleidoscope School in both ELA and Mathematics across multiple grade levels.

Kaleidoscope School has performed well with its special education students, ranking in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023 and 2020-2021. However, the school's performance with low socioeconomic status students has been relatively low, ranking in the bottom 50% of Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's spending per student in the 2020-2021 school year was $12,133, which is higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022

(602) 845-5983

District: Kaleidoscope School

SchoolDigger Rank:
374^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

Hispanic:

27.3%

Two or more races:

7.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kaleidoscope School ranks better than 58.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), Hispanic (27.3%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kaleidoscope School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaleidoscope School 374^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Kaleidoscope School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Kaleidoscope School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaleidoscope School 127^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	70.20	342^nd	1226	72.1%
2022	67.57	275^th	1000	72.5%
2023	45.74	595^th	1245	52.2%
2024	53.77	374^th	904	58.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.07	340^th	1027	66.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.89	299^th	1201	75.1%
2023	69.12	143^rd	820	82.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.35	653^rd	1116	41.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	68.13	349^th	1219	71.4%
2022	72.88	181^st	824	78.0%
2023	51.43	514^th	1219	57.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	69.40	338^th	1220	72.3%
2022	25.93	630^th	830	24.1%
2023	33.34	763^rd	1216	37.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	58.35	403^rd	1198	66.4%
2022	55.02	324^th	716	54.7%
2023	72.33	244^th	1170	79.1%

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Rank History for White students at Kaleidoscope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	62.77	384^th	1161	66.9%
2023	26.61	795^th	1024	22.4%
2024	23.59	399^th	477	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kaleidoscope School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	15	3	3	9	0	0	30
2021	99	9	9	36	0	6	159
2022	161	6	9	61	2	18	257
2023	160	18	8	78	0	22	286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kaleidoscope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	30	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	159	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	257	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	286	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kaleidoscope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	30	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	159	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	257	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	286	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kaleidoscope School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,090 (9.0%)	$1,348 (11.1%)	$3,528 (29.1%)	$6,190 (51.0%)	$3,505 (28.9%)	$9,695 (79.9%)	$12,133

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Kaleidoscope School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Kaleidoscope School	Public, Charter	K-8	16850 N 16th St	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Kaleidoscope School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 845-5983	286				160 (55.9%)	18 (6.3%)	78 (27.3%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	53.8	374^th of 904 public elementary schools	58.6%		45.7	595^th of 1245 public elementary schools	52.2%	221	46.0	42.0	50.0				52.0	42.0						$00			$00
Echo Mountain Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1811 E Michigan Ave # 3	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5500	530	36	14.7	73.8%	90 (17.0%)	69 (13.0%)	312 (58.9%)	8 (1.5%)	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.8%)								(n/a)	31.0						38.0						$9,119	$899	$228	$2,027	$7,531	$461	$7,992
Cactus View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	17602 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-2500	562	41	13.5	58.9%	199 (35.4%)	60 (10.7%)	248 (44.1%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.8%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.3%)	30.7	566^th of 904 public elementary schools	37.4%		24.8	914^th of 1245 public elementary schools	26.6%	348	44.0	30.0	30.0	26.0			51.0	26.0					$9,589	$1,078	$270	$2,427	$7,522	$718	$8,240
Campo Bello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2650 E Contention Mine Rd	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5200	619	44	14.2	70.8%	118 (19.1%)	13 (2.1%)	451 (72.9%)	9 (1.5%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	25.2	624^th of 904 public elementary schools	31.0%		34.9	746^th of 1245 public elementary schools	40.1%	122		34.0	46.0	20.0			22.0	34.0	33.0	17.0			$9,957	$1,444	$197	$3,084	$7,782	$535	$8,317
Lookout Mountain School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 W Coral Gables Dr	Phoenix	85023	Maricopa County	Washington Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 896-5800	881	44	20.2	24.0%	569 (64.6%)	50 (5.7%)	166 (18.8%)	16 (1.8%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (8.3%)	79.3	169^th of 904 public elementary schools	81.3%		79.3	236^th of 1245 public elementary schools	81.0%	67	56.0	68.0	56.0	59.0			65.0	62.0	49.0	61.0			$6,769	$358	$80	$795	$5,603	$728	$6,331
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope	Public, Charter	K-8	1055 E Hearn Rd	Phoenix	85024	Maricopa County	Scholars Academy Sunnyslope	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 601-6464	203			81.8%	37 (18.2%)	43 (21.2%)	111 (54.7%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)														$00			$00
Palomino Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	15833 N 29th St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-2800	575	37	15.7	83.0%	34 (5.9%)	38 (6.6%)	483 (84.0%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)								(n/a)	14.0						28.0						$10,325	$1,569	$208	$3,346	$7,797	$751	$8,548
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	17606 N 7th Ave	Phoenix	85023	Maricopa County	Ball Charter Schools (Hearn)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 896-9160	663			37.9%	371 (56.0%)	32 (4.8%)	240 (36.2%)	10 (1.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	88.1	86^th of 904 public elementary schools	90.5%		90.2	116^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.7%	30	65.0	71.0	67.0	71.0	68.0	61.0	71.0	69.0	58.0	58.0	52.0	55.0		$00			$00
Eagle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	19801 N 13th St	Phoenix	85024	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5700	374	31	12.1	60.7%	138 (36.9%)	29 (7.8%)	173 (46.3%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.9%)	18 (4.8%)	33.6	537^th of 904 public elementary schools	40.6%		46.9	584^th of 1245 public elementary schools	53.1%	47	36.0	45.0		31.0			42.0	34.0	28.0	35.0			$11,768	$1,205	$564	$2,973	$9,228	$771	$9,999
Hidden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1919 E Sharon Dr	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-3100	329	30	11.0	47.7%	146 (44.4%)	26 (7.9%)	131 (39.8%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	4 (1.2%)	12 (3.6%)	51	393^rd of 904 public elementary schools	56.5%		55.9	482^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	61.3%	89	33.0	58.0	46.0	46.0			43.0	56.0	39.0	34.0			$12,014	$1,675	$289	$3,639	$9,455	$595	$10,050

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaleidoscope School

What is the racial makeup of Kaleidoscope School?

Students at Kaleidoscope School are 56% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Kaleidoscope School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Kaleidoscope School.

Is Kaleidoscope School a good school?

Kaleidoscope School ranks 374^th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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