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Enrollment
497
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER SCHOOL MAR VISTA DISTRICT·NCES 060218613088
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
11561 Gateway Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 · (424) 248-0544 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL497 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
24 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
335 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 59 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 51 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 47 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 61 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (77) is 26% larger than its 8th grade class (61).
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista this school | 497 | 67.4% | N/A |
| San Diego Global Vision Academy San Diego | 463 | 62.0% | N/A |
| Vista La Mesa Academy La Mesa | 518 | 71.8% | 32.2% |
| La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa | 460 | 68.3% | 44.3% |
| Sweetwater Springs Elementary Spring Valley | 378 | 69.8% | 40.6% |
| Glen Cove Elementary Vallejo | 441 | 68.5% | 38.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 497 | #2,465 of 5,915 | #497 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.8:1 | #1,365 of 5,352 | #411 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.8% | #1,153 of 5,354 | #176 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.4% | #3,094 of 5,625 | #870 of 1,276 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
497
-109 (-18%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
was 23.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 497 | 23.9 | 20.8:1 | 67% (335) |
| 2023-24 | 498 | 24.6 | 20.2:1 | 59% (295) |
| 2022-23 | 536 | 25.3 | 21.2:1 | 50% (266) |
| 2020-21 | 606 | 26 | 23.3:1 | 42% (255) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista.
About Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista
In Los Angeles, California, part of Los Angeles County, Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is an elementary school. It enrolls 497 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are kindergarten through 8.
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista reports to Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District.
At Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista, 52% of students are Hispanic. The remaining students are 17% White, 16% Black, 10% multiracial, and 4% Asian. Census estimates put Los Angeles County at about 48% Hispanic, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 66%.
Classroom staffing at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista totals 23.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1. Statewide, elementary schools in California average 22.3:1. Federal data show 67% of students (335) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Los Angeles County is similar, at 70%.
American Community Survey estimates for Los Angeles County show that median household income comes to about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. The county's public schools total 2,244, with about 1,265,907 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Richland Avenue Elementary, is about 0.3 miles. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The NCES locale for Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. NCES lists Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista as a charter school.
In 2020-21, Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista enrolled 606 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 497. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 23.3:1 to 20.8:1.
This page collects posts and questions about Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Richland Avenue Elementary0.3 mi · 280
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- Nora Sterry Elementary0.9 mi · 188
- Clover Avenue Elementary1.1 mi · 468
Frequently asked questions
About Citizens of the World Charter School Mar VistaWhat is the total enrollment at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista enrolls approximately 497 students in grades KG-08.
Is Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista an elementary, middle, or high school?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
Approximately 20.8:1 students per teacher at Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista.
How diverse is Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista reports a student body of 17% White, 52% Hispanic, 16% Black, 4% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista?
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista is overseen by Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.