Enrollment
489
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
Global Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051007989
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Learning Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #24 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Learning Academy ranks #24 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Learning Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Learning Academy
Global Learning Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pensacola, Florida, enrolling 489 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.9% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #212.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students) and Washington Senior High School (1,676 students) alongside Global 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 Learning Academy compares
Global Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$10,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
African American 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 10.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Global Learning Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia, which includes Global Learning Academy.
$10,794
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.6%
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 Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Global Learning Academy
How many students attend Global Learning Academy?
Global Learning Academy has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pensacola, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Academy is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 Learning Academy?
87.9% of students at Global Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Learning Academy is African American at 70.8% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Learning Academy?
Global Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Learning Academy rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Learning Academy ranks #24 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pensacola on the city page.
Is Global Learning Academy a good school?
Global Learning Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida 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 Escambia?
Besides Global Learning Academy, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.
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