Edison Elementary vs Kaleidoscope Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Kaleidoscope Academy
Appleton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Kaleidoscope Academy Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,069 | #238 of 359 |
| National rank | #26019 of 50,301 | #8357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 242 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 46.7).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Kaleidoscope Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 50.7%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.3).
- •Kaleidoscope Academy is the larger school with 456 students compared with 242.
- •Edison Elementary is a public school while Kaleidoscope Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison Elementary better than Kaleidoscope Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary ranks higher (48.7 vs 46.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison Elementary and Kaleidoscope Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 242. Kaleidoscope Academy: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and Kaleidoscope Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Edison Elementary is 670th of 1,069 and Kaleidoscope Academy is 238th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).