Enrollment
279
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Ambassadors Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390158805878Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Ambassadors Language Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #35 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Ambassadors Language Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Ambassadors Language Academy ranks #35 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Global Ambassadors Language Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390158805878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Ambassadors Language Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Global Ambassadors Language Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 407 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #398, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Global Ambassadors Language Academy spends $11,771 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Global Ambassadors Language Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Global Ambassadors Language Academy is a single-school charter district, so Global Ambassadors Language Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Global Ambassadors Language Academy compares
Global Ambassadors Language Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
African American 29.4%
White 15.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Global Ambassadors Language Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Global Ambassadors Language Academy, which includes Global Ambassadors Language Academy.
$11,771
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.4%
State 61.5%
Federal 34.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Global Ambassadors Language Academy
How many students attend Global Ambassadors Language Academy?
Global Ambassadors Language Academy has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Ambassadors Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Ambassadors Language Academy is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Ambassadors Language Academy?
38.2% of students at Global Ambassadors Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Ambassadors Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Ambassadors Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Ambassadors Language Academy?
Global Ambassadors Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Ambassadors Language Academy rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Ambassadors Language Academy ranks #35 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Global Ambassadors Language Academy a good school?
Global Ambassadors Language Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Global Ambassadors Language Academy?
None; Global Ambassadors Language Academy is a single-school charter district, and Global Ambassadors Language Academy is its only campus.
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