Enrollment
409
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnetka, CA
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley
Federal NCES profile for Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060253114480Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Winnetka · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.5:1
- large classes for California
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Winnetka, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060253114480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Winnetka, California, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.5:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 47% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,083 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #509.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winnetka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stanley Mosk Elementary (490 students): Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.5:1 vs 21.3:1).
Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District is a single-school charter district, so Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley compares
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.5:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,728
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 9.8%
Asian 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District, which includes Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley.
$16,728
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 40.2%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Winnetka
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley
How many students attend Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley?
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnetka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley is 31.5:1, which is 47% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley?
24.1% of students at Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley?
The largest demographic group at Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Winnetka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley?
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley rank among elementary schools in Winnetka?
By Resource Investment Index, Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Winnetka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winnetka on the city page.
Is Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley a good school?
Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District?
None; Citizens of the World Charter School 5 District is a single-school charter district, and Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley is its only campus.
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