- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290061203365Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #48 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School ranks #48 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Citizens of the World Charter · Missouri
NCES ID 290061203365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Middle School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 290061203365 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
144 enr · 16:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Elementary School (244 students)
Middle School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Middle School compares
Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School
How many students attend Middle School?
Middle School has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School?
49.6% of students at Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Middle School is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School?
Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School ranks #48 of 48 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Citizens of the World Charter?
Besides Middle School, Citizens of the World Charter also operates Elementary School (244 students). See the Citizens of the World Charter district page for the complete list.