Enrollment
74
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkin, NC
Global E-Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global E-Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370138003575
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global E-Learning Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Elkin · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Global E-Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global E-Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elkin, NC.
School address
District: Elkin City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370138003575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global E-Learning Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global E-Learning Academy
Global E-Learning Academy is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Elkin, North Carolina, enrolling 74 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Global E-Learning Academy is leaner than roughly 96% of North Carolina schools and 41% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of North Carolina schools, with 74 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elkin's public schools, it stands alongside Elkin Elementary (673 students): Global E-Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Elkin City Schools also operates Elkin Elementary (673 students) and Elkin High (401 students) alongside Global E-Learning 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 E-Learning Academy compares
Global E-Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 80% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkin City Schools, which includes Global E-Learning Academy.
$12,606
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 64.1%
Federal 17.6%
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 E-Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global E-Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Elkin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Global E-Learning Academy
How many students attend Global E-Learning Academy?
Global E-Learning Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkin, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global E-Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global E-Learning Academy is 9.3:1, which is 41% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global E-Learning Academy?
13.5% of students at Global E-Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global E-Learning Academy?
Global E-Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 E-Learning Academy rank among schools in Elkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Global E-Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elkin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkin on the city page.
Is Global E-Learning Academy a good school?
Global E-Learning Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Elkin City Schools?
Besides Global E-Learning Academy, Elkin City Schools also operates Elkin Elementary (673 students), Elkin High (401 students), and Elkin Middle (193 students). See the Elkin City Schools district page for the complete list.
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