- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Terrell, TX
Global Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484245014043
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Leadership Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Terrell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Terrell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Global Leadership Academy shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 484245014043 · Terrell, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 16.8:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrell H S (1,458 students)
Global Leadership Academy shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Global Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrell H S
Terrell H S
1,458 students
- Herman Furloug
Herman Furlough Jr Middle
1,166 students
- J W Long El
J W Long El
681 students
- Gilbert Willie
Gilbert Willie Sr El
671 students
- Dr Bruce Wood
Dr Bruce Wood El
655 students
- This school 219
Global Leadership Academy
219 students
What this shows Global Leadership Academy reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Leadership Academy compares
Global Leadership Academy is a shrinking 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,694
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 40.2%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Global Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrell Isd reports $12,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Global Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman Furlough Jr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Long El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Willie Sr El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Bruce Wood El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Global Leadership Academy
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy?
Global Leadership Academy has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Terrell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Leadership Academy?
35.3% of students at Global Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Terrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Leadership Academy?
Global Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Terrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Terrell, 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 Terrell on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrell Isd?
Besides Global Leadership Academy, Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students), Herman Furlough Jr Middle (1,166 students), and J W Long El (681 students). See the Terrell Isd district page for the complete list.