GLOBAL ACADEMY

NEW BRIGHTON, Minnesota — 1 schools

451
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,761
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GLOBAL ACADEMY operates 1 public schools serving 451 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 447 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,761 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.4% local, 78.4% state, and 17.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 84/100, ranked #21 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 447:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.6% African American, 14.1% White, 3.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Global Academy accounts for 100.0% of all GLOBAL ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GLOBAL ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

GLOBAL ACADEMY has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 76.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

GLOBAL ACADEMY student-counselor ratio is 447:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

GLOBAL ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 25.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within GLOBAL ACADEMY is typically wider than the GLOBAL ACADEMY-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.1%
Federal
78.4%
State
4.4%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
21 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ramsey County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in GLOBAL ACADEMY.

White 14.1%
African American 82.6%
Asian 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

447:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in GLOBAL ACADEMY

School Enrollment
Global Academy
Charter
447

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GLOBAL ACADEMY?

GLOBAL ACADEMY has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 451 students.

How much does GLOBAL ACADEMY spend per student?

GLOBAL ACADEMY spends $20,761 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #21 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near GLOBAL ACADEMY?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ramsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of GLOBAL ACADEMY?

GLOBAL ACADEMY students are 82.6% African American, 14.1% White, 3.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GLOBAL ACADEMY?

GLOBAL ACADEMY has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #21 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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