- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Prairie, TX
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El
Federal NCES profile for Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482142007576
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142007576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 482142007576 · Grand Prairie, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 19.8:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 555
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El
555 students
What this shows Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El compares
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 14.6%
White 6.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El?
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is 19.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El?
75.3% of students at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El?
The largest demographic group at Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El?
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El rank among elementary schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.