CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 221 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER School (CWC) Kansas City is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the midtown area of Kansas City, Missouri. The school is part of a national network of schools grounded in the mission of providing a diverse, socioeconomically integrated education. Its pedagogical approach is centered on project-based learning and social-emotional development, aiming to foster academic excellence while teaching students to be thoughtful, empathetic, and engaged global citizens.

The school is particularly notable for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, intentionally creating a classroom environment that reflects the broader community's demographic, racial, and socioeconomic makeup. By utilizing a "whole child" curriculum, CWC Kansas City seeks to cultivate critical thinking and collaboration skills, preparing students not just for standardized testing, but for lifelong learning and civic participation. The school emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to bridge equity gaps by providing high-quality, personalized instruction to all students.

For more information, contact CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER at (816) 499-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.