Enrollment
279
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390158805878 Charter school
Global Ambassadors Language Academy — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Global Ambassadors Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Global Ambassadors Language Academy · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+8% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Global Ambassadors Language Academy reports 279 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% above the Ohio average and 26% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Global Ambassadors Language Academy spends $12,024 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.4% from local sources (property taxes), 61.5% from the state, and 34.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Global Ambassadors Language Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,024
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 279 Top 28% in Ohio — larger than 72% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.2% +21% vs state
NCES ID 390158805878
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Global Ambassadors Language Academy, which includes Global Ambassadors Language Academy.
$12,024
Per student
-29%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a 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 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Ambassadors Language Academy?
Global Ambassadors Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.