Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science

www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/

Charter School 234 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science (KSAS), located in Kenai, Alaska, is a public charter school within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Serving students in grades K–6, the school is distinguished by its thematic, integrated approach to learning. Rather than teaching subjects in isolation, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on, project-based experiences that bridge the gap between academic disciplines and the arts and sciences, fostering a highly interactive educational environment.

The school’s mission centers on developing students into creative, critical thinkers by utilizing a "multiple intelligences" philosophy. By incorporating music, visual arts, and scientific inquiry into daily instruction, Kaleidoscope aims to accommodate diverse learning styles and encourage student engagement. As a charter school, it maintains a strong focus on parental involvement and community partnership, striving to create a personalized, supportive atmosphere that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

234

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	14
Asian	5
Two or More	48
American Indian	26

White
141 (60.3 %)
Two or More
48 (20.5 %)
American Indian
26 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (6.0 %)
Asian
5 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone:	(907)283-0804
Website:	http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 43