Below Average
#367 of 412 schools in AK
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Elementary School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Kenai, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
549 N Forest Dr, Kenai, AK 99611
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,121/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenai), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,816
Median home value
$279,800
Median rent
$1,108/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Borealis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Mt. View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Wings Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 3.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Mcneil Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | Not available | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #31 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is a public elementary school in Kenai, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
What grades does Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science serve?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science rank in AK?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science ranks #367 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science a charter school?
Yes, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science a Title I school?
No, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
35.0% of students at Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.0%
- Phone
- (907) 283-0804
- Area population (ZIP 99611)
- 16,028
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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