Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“We cultivate community while inspiring students to grow and develop curiosity in life and learning.”
School Rankings
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School is ranked #1043 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albertville Primary, Swan River Montessori Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School?
300 students attend Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School offer ?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School part of?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School is part of Kaleidoscope Charter School District.
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