Is Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School a good school?

Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School ranks 644 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School?

Students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School are 82% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

Summary:

Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School is a public charter school in Otsego, Minnesota, serving 310 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including lower academic performance and a less diverse student population compared to nearby Hassan Elementary and Otsego Elementary.

Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.94%) compared to the nearby public schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is generally lower than the state averages and the performance of surrounding schools, particularly for certain student subgroups such as white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 30% of elementary schools in Minnesota.

The school has also experienced a slight decline in enrollment over the past few years, in contrast with the nearby public schools, which have generally maintained or increased their enrollment. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School has fluctuated significantly, suggesting that the school may serve a more economically diverse population compared to the surrounding Elk River Public School District, Monticello Public School District, and St. Michael-Albertville Schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

7525 Kalland Ave NE
Otsego, MN 55301-9690

(763) 428-1890

District: Kaleidoscope Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
644^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,535

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Two or more races:

6.1%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), two or more races (6.1%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School is $14,535.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School 644^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kaleidoscope Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaleidoscope Charter School 280^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	35.06	538^th	685	21.5%
2006	43.30	544^th	756	28.0%
2007	62.21	310^th	777	60.1%
2008	70.18	194^th	781	75.2%
2010	61.76	356^th	803	55.7%
2011	65.09	309^th	814	62.0%
2012	67.29	278^th	820	66.1%
2013	61.63	350^th	824	57.5%
2014	39.79	590^th	826	28.6%
2015	44.36	567^th	840	32.5%
2016	37.20	619^th	848	27.0%
2017	37.84	614^th	853	28.0%
2018	41.46	582^nd	847	31.3%
2019	47.64	534^th	870	38.6%
2021	42.94	577^th	869	33.6%
2022	39.63	590^th	858	31.2%
2023	42.53	557^th	845	34.1%
2024	31.62	644^th	881	26.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.48	196^th	463	57.7%
2022	36.40	346^th	500	30.8%
2023	24.24	431^st	524	17.7%
2024	16.39	518^th	572	9.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.46	151^st	728	79.3%
2019	67.16	213^th	740	71.2%
2022	60.49	243^rd	663	63.3%
2023	42.77	470^th	774	39.3%
2024	35.44	555^th	793	30.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	22.22	647^th	774	16.4%
2019	31.11	603^rd	787	23.4%
2021	42.84	524^th	783	33.1%
2022	41.20	533^rd	799	33.3%
2023	42.31	515^th	787	34.6%
2024	30.40	606^th	809	25.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.51	384^th	779	50.7%
2019	62.07	344^th	798	56.9%
2021	39.93	546^th	784	30.4%
2022	36.37	585^th	808	27.6%
2023	40.56	537^th	799	32.8%
2024	31.74	606^th	826	26.6%

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Rank History for White students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	21.60	643^rd	712	9.7%
2019	19.03	659^th	722	8.7%
2021	22.43	632^nd	710	11.0%
2022	20.01	649^th	725	10.5%
2023	21.24	633^rd	712	11.1%
2024	12.86	692^nd	730	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	193	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	193
2006	221	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
2007	234	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	236
2008	226	6	5	3	3	n/a	n/a	243
2009	380	9	12	4	3	n/a	n/a	408
2010	383	7	14	8	2	n/a	n/a	414
2011	400	6	14	10	2	0	0	432
2012	376	4	13	7	3	0	3	406
2013	403	9	7	8	1	0	5	433
2014	425	13	8	21	1	0	8	476
2015	378	13	5	19	1	0	8	424
2016	390	13	3	14	1	0	15	436
2017	399	7	2	13	1	0	13	435
2018	358	4	2	12	0	0	12	388
2019	350	8	3	15	0	0	15	391
2020	345	11	6	18	1	0	12	393
2021	290	15	4	19	1	0	15	344
2022	275	17	4	18	1	0	22	337
2023	254	17	7	12	1	0	19	310

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 Charter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	193	10.1	19.1	0
2006	221	12.8	17.3	10.9
2007	236	13.3	17.7	n/a
2008	243	13.0	18.7	n/a
2009	408	25.0	16.3	6.9
2010	414	26.9	15.3	15
2011	432	28.0	15.3	16.9
2012	406	29.2	13.8	13.3
2013	433	32.5	13.2	15.9
2014	476	25.7	18.5	16
2015	424	30.0	14.1	18.4
2016	436	29.0	15.0	15.1
2017	435	30.7	14.1	17.2
2018	388	30.7	12.6	21.9
2019	391	30.6	12.7	21
2020	393	34.4	11.4	23.2
2021	344	33.0	10.4	20.3
2022	337	32.2	10.4	14.8
2023	310	23.3	13.3	36.1

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 Charter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	193	10.1	19.1	0
2006	221	12.8	17.3	10.9
2007	236	13.3	17.7	n/a
2008	243	13.0	18.7	n/a
2009	408	25.0	16.3	6.9
2010	414	26.9	15.3	15
2011	432	28.0	15.3	16.9
2012	406	29.2	13.8	13.3
2013	433	32.5	13.2	15.9
2014	476	25.7	18.5	16
2015	424	30.0	14.1	18.4
2016	436	29.0	15.0	15.1
2017	435	30.7	14.1	17.2
2018	388	30.7	12.6	21.9
2019	391	30.6	12.7	21
2020	393	34.4	11.4	23.2
2021	344	33.0	10.4	20.3
2022	337	32.2	10.4	14.8
2023	310	23.3	13.3	36.1

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 Charter Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,535

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 534^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 557^th of 845 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School)	58.8	59.6	0.8%
3rd Grade Math (Kaleidoscope Charter School)	58.8	59.6	0.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School)	47.8	55.8	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Kaleidoscope Charter School)	47.8	55.8	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School)	64.9	46	18.9%
4th Grade Math (Kaleidoscope Charter School)	64.9	46	18.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School)	52.6	42	10.6%
4th Grade Reading (Kaleidoscope Charter School)	52.6	42	10.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School)	48.2	9.6	38.6%
5th Grade Math (Kaleidoscope Charter School)	48.2	9.6	38.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School)	62.5	53.9	8.7%
5th Grade Reading (Kaleidoscope Charter School)	62.5	53.9	8.7%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School)	50	34.6	15.4%
5th Grade Science (Kaleidoscope Charter School)	50	34.6	15.4%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	391	310	20.7%
African American	8	17	112.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	15	12	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	350	254	27.4%
Two or More Races	15	19	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21%	36.1%	15.2%

Schools Near Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	7525 Kalland Ave NE	Otsego	55301	Wright County	Kaleidoscope Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 428-1890	310	23	13.3	36.1%	254 (81.9%)	17 (5.5%)	12 (3.9%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	31.6	644^th of 881 public elementary schools	26.9%		42.5	557^th of 845 public elementary schools	34.1%	87	39.1	38.5	34.7	37.4	26.1	42.3	49.0	39.5	32.0	32.0	$14,535
Prairie View Elementary School	Public	K-4	12220 80th St NE	Otsego	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 274-6270	675	40	16.9	21.5%	479 (71.0%)	85 (12.6%)	20 (3.0%)	40 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.4%)	82.5	119^th of 881 public elementary schools	86.5%		82.7	112^th of 845 public elementary schools	86.7%	7	77.0	73.0		74.9	63.4	57.9		60.6			$10,554
Fieldstone Elementary School	Public	1-4	5255 Jansen Ave NE	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 497-0904	596	33	17.9	24.0%	488 (81.9%)	43 (7.2%)	31 (5.2%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	83.2	111^th of 881 public elementary schools	87.4%		78.1	164^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.6%	53	73.2	70.8		71.9	65.2	63.2		64.2			$10,642
Albertville Primary	Public	PK-K	5386 Main Ave NE	Albertville	55301	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-2688	526	31	17.2	23.2%	423 (80.4%)	30 (5.7%)	23 (4.4%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.0%)								(n/a)											$11,565
STMA Online Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	60 Central Ave W	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 497-6575	11	1	11.0	27.3%	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)
St. Michael Elementary	Public	1-4	101 Central Ave W	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 497-4882	588	32	18.4	22.8%	467 (79.4%)	37 (6.3%)	42 (7.1%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	81	132^nd of 881 public elementary schools	85.0%		86.8	73^rd of 845 public elementary schools	91.4%	59	66.7	78.6		71.9	58.5	66.7		62.1			$11,841
Big Woods Elementary	Public	1-4	13470 Frankfort Pkwy NE	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-8025	660	34	19.1	15.8%	561 (85.0%)	19 (2.9%)	25 (3.8%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.1%)	84.7	95^th of 881 public elementary schools	89.2%		90.3	37^th of 845 public elementary schools	95.6%	58	70.2	82.4		76.3	55.9	76.3		66.1			$9,739
Otsego Elementary	Public	K-4	8125 NE River Rd	Otsego	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 241-3494	563	32	17.8	20.6%	441 (78.3%)	28 (5.0%)	35 (6.2%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.1%)	74	218^th of 881 public elementary schools	75.3%		75.2	201^st of 845 public elementary schools	76.2%	17	63.8	67.8		65.9	53.3	61.7		57.7			$11,654
Primary DCD - SNW	Public	PK-K	9375 Fenning Avenue NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	5	4	1.1		2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Eastview Education Center	Public	PK-K	9375 Fenning Ave NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2801	342	35	9.6	45.3%	276 (80.7%)	11 (3.2%)	32 (9.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)								(n/a)											$16,426

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