Enrollment
508
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250051902629 Charter school
Global Learning Charter Public School — New Bedford, MA
Federal NCES profile for Global Learning Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Learning Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Global Learning Charter Public School reports 508 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 254 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Global Learning Charter Public (District) spends $17,802 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.4% from local sources (property taxes), 5.1% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Global Learning Charter Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,802
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 508 Top 65% in Massachusetts — larger than 35% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250051902629
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
White 31.9%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 254:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.4%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Global Learning Charter Public (District), which includes Global Learning Charter Public School.
$17,802
Per student
-38%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 5.1%
Federal 14.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Global Learning Charter Public School
How many students attend Global Learning Charter Public School?
Global Learning Charter Public School has 508 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Bedford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Charter Public School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Learning Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at Global Learning Charter Public School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Bedford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Learning Charter Public School?
Global Learning Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.