Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science will educate the whole child through integrated arts and science to nurture meaningful learning.
School Rankings
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.3%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Snowflakes The Polar Bear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science's ranking?
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science is ranked #281 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science?
205 students attend Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science?
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science offer ?
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science part of?
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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