- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Global Learning Academy held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120051007989 · Pensacola, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 13.2:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Global Learning Academy held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Global Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school 489
Global Learning Academy
489 students
What this shows Global Learning Academy reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Learning Academy compares
Global Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~489 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.