Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District

Los Angeles, California — 1 schools

536
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,205
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District operates 1 public schools serving 536 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 497 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,205 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 42.2% local, 46.6% state, and 11.2% 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 — 38/100, ranked #1104 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 248.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 41.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% White, 16.1% African American across the district's schools.

Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista accounts for 100.0% of all Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista 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 Mar Vista District student-counselor ratio is 249:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District chronic absenteeism rate is 41.4% — 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?

11.2%
Federal
46.6%
State
42.2%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
1104 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

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

White 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
African American 16.1%
Asian 3.8%
Multiracial 9.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

248.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District

School Enrollment
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
Charter
497

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 536 students.

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

Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District spends $15,205 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1104 in California.

What is the average rent near Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles 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 School Mar Vista District?

Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District students are 52.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% White, 16.1% African American, 3.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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

Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1104 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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