CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — 2 schools

411
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,602
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER operates 2 public schools serving 411 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 388 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jackson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,602 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.6% local, 59.0% state, and 18.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #157 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 64.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.4% African American, 21.6% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Elementary School accounts for 62.9% of all CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER chronic absenteeism rate is 64.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.4%
Federal
59.0%
State
22.6%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
157 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jackson County county, where this district is located.

$1,095
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,358
2 BR/mo
$1,769
3 BR/mo
$2,103
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER.

White 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 48.4%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 8.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

64.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER

School Enrollment
Elementary School
Charter
244
Middle School
Charter
144

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER?

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 411 students.

How much does CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER spend per student?

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER spends $13,602 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #157 in Missouri.

What is the average rent near CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jackson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER?

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER students are 48.4% African American, 21.6% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER?

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #157 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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