Elementary School

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Elementary School ranks 651 st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Elementary School is a public charter school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school is part of the Citizens of the World Charter District, which is ranked 321 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.3% to 54.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary (13.3%) and Allen Village Primary Academy (11.1%). The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is also significantly below the state and district averages, with only 15.3% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics and 28.1% of 3rd-graders and 38.2% of 4th-graders meeting or exceeding the standard in English Language Arts. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 53.7% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary (25.71%).

When compared to nearby schools, Elementary School consistently underperforms on key metrics. For example, Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary, located just 0.64 miles away, has significantly higher test scores, with 56.6% of 3rd-graders and 54.7% of 4th-graders proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts, respectively. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, is also concerning, ranking 148 out of 184 Missouri elementary schools for African American students and 39 out of 45 for Hispanic students, both with a 1-star rating. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending has remained relatively consistent, suggesting that the issue may not be solely related to funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111-2403

(816) 499-8000

District: Citizens Of The World Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
651^st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,445

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.3%

White:

28.8%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elementary School ranks worse than 71.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.59. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.3%), White (28.8%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Elementary School employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elementary School is $14,445.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elementary School 651^st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Citizens Of The World Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Citizens Of The World Charter 321^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	20.18	728^th	901	19.2%
2022	23.31	707^th	908	22.1%
2023	17.54	753^rd	898	16.1%
2024	30.59	651^st	906	28.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	21.64	492^nd	574	14.3%
2022	31.97	383^rd	532	28.0%
2023	15.27	565^th	611	7.5%
2024	23.20	532^nd	625	14.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.83	98^th	163	39.9%
2022	28.28	148^th	184	19.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.78	39^th	45	13.3%

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Rank History for White students at Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	42.10	405^th	675	40.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	44	63	1	14	0	0	8	130
2018	70	111	3	17	0	0	20	221
2019	100	133	2	22	0	2	31	290
2020	126	159	5	38	1	1	46	376
2021	165	186	5	54	1	1	51	463
2022	140	165	3	59	1	1	46	415
2023	84	105	3	47	1	1	29	270
2024	67	101	3	30	2	1	29	233

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	130	12.6	10.3	57.7
2018	221	18.4	12.0	57
2019	290	22.3	12.9	64.5
2020	376	24.4	15.3	53.7
2021	463	26.8	17.2	45.4
2022	415	28.2	14.6	34.2
2023	270	22.1	12.2	53.7
2024	233	18.7	12.4	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	130	12.6	10.3	57.7
2018	221	18.4	12.0	57
2019	290	22.3	12.9	64.5
2020	376	24.4	15.3	53.7
2021	463	26.8	17.2	45.4
2022	415	28.2	14.6	34.2
2023	270	22.1	12.2	53.7
2024	233	18.7	12.4	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$594 (4.8%)	$11,863 (95.2%)	$12,457
2020	$698 (5.7%)	$11,624 (94.3%)	$12,322
2021	$1,781 (15.8%)	$9,479 (84.2%)	$11,259
2022	$1,248 (8.6%)	$13,196 (91.4%)	$14,445

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elementary School)	25.6	13.3	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citizens Of The World Charter)	25.6	13.3	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elementary School)	38.3	31.7	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citizens Of The World Charter)	38.3	31.7	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	270	6.9%
African American	133	105	21.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	22	47	113.6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	100	84	16%
Two or More Races	31	29	6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.5%	53.7%	10.8%

Schools Near Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	3435 Broadway	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Citizens Of The World Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 499-8000	233	19	12.4	66.1%	67 (28.8%)	101 (43.3%)	30 (12.9%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (12.4%)	30.6	651^st of 906 public elementary schools	28.1%		17.5	753^rd of 898 public elementary schools	16.1%	102	15.3	42.5							28.1	38.2						$14,445	$1,248	$13,196
Foreign Language Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	3450 Warwick	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-6000	629	54	11.6	100.0%	83 (13.2%)	139 (22.1%)	352 (56.0%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	31 (4.9%)	34.5	611^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.6%		31	651^st of 898 public elementary schools	27.5%	40	40.2	34.9	20.8	23.9	17.1	21.2	35.1	48.2	32.8	33.6	37.0	20.0			72.1	$17,782	$3,168	$14,614
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3421 Cherry St	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 888-7400	474	23	20.6	31.9%	235 (49.6%)	99 (20.9%)	55 (11.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (16.5%)	74	205^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.4%		71.3	228^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.6%	23	56.6	46.7	65.0				61.8		41.8	54.7						$11,431	$373	$11,058
Gordon Parks Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	3715 Wyoming	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Gordon Parks Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 753-6700	114	12	9.1	100.0%	15 (13.2%)	59 (51.8%)	31 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.9%)								(n/a)	35.0									11.2						$26,299	$5,994	$20,305
Allen Village Preschool	Public, Charter	PK	706 West 42nd Street	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	No	(816) 931-0177	12	0		75.0%	1 (8.3%)	10 (83.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Allen Village Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	3-5	706 W 42nd St	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	102	8	12.3	89.2%	6 (5.9%)	26 (25.5%)	65 (63.7%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	10.9	826^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.8%		9.8	821^st of 898 public elementary schools	8.6%	5	14.4	21.7	5.9				20.7		14.4	19.0						$14,167	$2,023	$12,144
Allen Village Primary Academy	Public, Charter	K-2	706 W 42nd St.	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	74	6	12.7	94.6%	6 (8.1%)	20 (27.0%)	46 (62.2%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$14,108	$2,337	$11,771
Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3400 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-0114	422	34	12.4	99.3%	1 (0.2%)	391 (92.7%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	12 (2.8%)	5.5	878^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.1%		8.4	840^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.5%	38	4.9	13.3		5.9	15.5	2.6		2.6	7.4		9.4	14.8	15.5	17.2		$16,796	$823	$15,973
Faxon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1320 E 32nd Terr	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-6525	305	26	11.9	100.0%	19 (6.2%)	217 (71.1%)	52 (17.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	7 (2.3%)	7.3	856^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.5%		8.3	843^rd of 898 public elementary schools	6.1%	13		8.1	5.8	10.7			13.3		16.8	10.6	19.7	7.8				$19,324	$3,835	$15,489
Primitivo Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W 17th St	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-8735	425	31	13.6	100.0%	28 (6.6%)	268 (63.1%)	92 (21.6%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	24 (5.6%)	5.1	881^st of 906 public elementary schools	2.8%		4.9	874^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.7%	7	10.7	6.3	3.4	7.5			11.7		9.1	4.3	12.0	7.6				$19,957	$3,555	$16,402

Frequently Asked Questions about Elementary School

Is Elementary School a good school?

Elementary School ranks 651^st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 233 students attended Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Elementary School?

Students at Elementary School are 43% African American, 29% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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