KC INTERNATIONAL-WALLACE

Charter School 665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

KC International Academy (KCIA) – Wallace is a public charter school located in the historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. Serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is noted for its international focus and commitment to fostering a culturally responsive learning environment. By integrating a global perspective into its curriculum, the academy aims to prepare students to become well-rounded, empathetic citizens capable of navigating an increasingly interconnected world.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, individualized support, and community engagement. Beyond standard core subjects, KCIA offers various enrichment opportunities and resources designed to support English Language Learners and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, KCIA – Wallace strives to build a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the local community to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

665

Total Students

90.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KC INTERNATIONAL-WALLACE
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	176
Black	353
Asian	80
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	6

Black
353 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
176 (26.5 %)
Asian
80 (12.0 %)
Two or More
29 (4.4 %)
White
21 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KC INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Phone:	(816)242-4206
Website:	http://kcia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 79