- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290061203286Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #49 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary School ranks #49 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Citizens of the World Charter · Missouri
NCES ID 290061203286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Elementary School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 290061203286 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
244 enr · 11.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Middle School (144 students)
Elementary School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Elementary School compares
Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.6%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Elementary School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Citizens of the World Charter reports $15,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elementary School
How many students attend Elementary School?
Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School is African American at 49.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School?
Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elementary School rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary School ranks #49 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Citizens of the World Charter?
Besides Elementary School, Citizens of the World Charter also operates Middle School (144 students). See the Citizens of the World Charter district page for the complete list.