Enrollment
414
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, CT
Global Communications Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Communications Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090192001535
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Communications Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Communications Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Communications Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+145% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Communications Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Communications Academy
Global Communications Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.0% of students qualify for free meals, 145% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 120 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 414 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School (348 students): Global Communications Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Global Communications Academy.
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 Communications Academy compares
Global Communications Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 145% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 145% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 57.2%
African American 37.4%
Two or More 2.7%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Global Communications Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Global Communications Academy.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
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.
How Global Communications Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Communications Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Hartford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Standard public school
348 students 12:1 students per teacher
Burns Latino Studies Academy
Standard public school
251 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Betances Stem Magnet School
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Standard public school
128 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Global Communications Academy
How many students attend Global Communications Academy?
Global Communications Academy has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Communications Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Communications Academy is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Communications Academy?
89.0% of students at Global Communications Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Communications Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Communications Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Communications Academy?
Global Communications Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Communications Academy rank among elementary schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Communications Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Global Communications Academy a good school?
Global Communications Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Global Communications Academy, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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