Enrollment
219
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Leadership Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Leadership Academy
Global Leadership Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Terrell, Texas, enrolling 219 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (40%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students) and Herman Furlough Jr Middle (1,166 students) alongside Global Leadership 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 Leadership Academy compares
Global Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Terrell Isd, which includes Global Leadership Academy.
$12,365
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 35.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Global Leadership Academy a good school?
Global Leadership Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas 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 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.
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