Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District

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Reseda, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District #1153 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,728 per pupil, Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District ranks #577 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

282
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,728
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District operates 1 public schools serving 282 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,728 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.8% local, 40.2% state, and 16.0% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #1153 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 11.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.5% White, 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley, enrolling 409 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley accounts for 100.0% of all Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District a distant remainder — means Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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 School 5 District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
40.2%
State
43.8%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
1153 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District.

White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 9.8%
Asian 8.8%
Multiracial 10.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

11.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District

School Enrollment
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley
Charter
409

How Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Latitude 37.8 High District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Piner-Olivet Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Apex Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Valley Charter Elementary District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Golden Valley Orchard District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District?

Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 282 students.

How much does Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District spend per student?

Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District spends $16,728 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1153 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District?

Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District students are 35.5% White, 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% African American, 8.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District?

Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1153 out of 1517 districts in California.