Citizens of the World Charter

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Kansas City, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 74/100 ranks Citizens of the World Charter #51 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,161 per pupil, Citizens of the World Charter ranks #139 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

411
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,161
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Citizens of the World Charter operates 2 public schools serving 411 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Jackson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,161 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.6% local, 59.0% state, and 18.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 74/100, ranked #51 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Elementary School, enrolling 244 students (63% of the district's total enrollment).

Elementary School accounts for 59.4% of all Citizens of the World Charter student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Citizens of the World Charter a distant remainder — means Citizens of the World Charter-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Citizens of the World Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 64.0% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.4%
Federal
59.0%
State
22.6%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
51 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

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

How Citizens of the World Charter Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lakeland R-Iii Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Stoutland R-Ii Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Billings R-Iv Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Scuola Vita Nuova Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Polo R-Vii Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Citizens of the World Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Missouri

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Springfield R-Xii
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Rockwood R-Vi
20,563 students · 31 schools · $12,527/pupil
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North Kansas City 74
20,561 students · 34 schools · $14,136/pupil
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Columbia 93
18,800 students · 36 schools · $13,936/pupil
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St. Louis City
18,321 students · 68 schools · $22,979/pupil
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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 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 411 students.

How much does Citizens of the World Charter spend per student?

Citizens of the World Charter spends $15,161 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #51 in Missouri.

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 74/100, ranking #51 out of 433 districts in Missouri.