Below Average
#1843 of 1,992 schools in MN
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Kaleidoscope Charter School · Otsego, MN
A charter elementary school in Otsego, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7525 KALLAND AVE NE, Otsego, MN 55301
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,157
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
43.6%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Fieldstone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 1–4 | 2.2 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Albertville PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| St Michael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Kaleidoscope Charter School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is listed in KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Otsego, MN, part of Kaleidoscope Charter School, serving approximately 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,843 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch
What grades does Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch serve?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is 28.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch rank in MN?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch ranks #1,843 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Charter Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch a charter school?
Yes, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch?
34.7% of students at Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary Sch 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
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (763) 428-1890
- Area population (ZIP 55301)
- 13,485
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 55301; 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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