Enrollment
1,068
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Global Outreach Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Outreach Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048007658Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Outreach Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #38 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Outreach Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Outreach Charter Academy ranks #38 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Outreach Charter Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Outreach Charter Academy
Global Outreach Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 1,068 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,068 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 717 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #472.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Global Outreach Charter 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 Outreach Charter Academy compares
Global Outreach Charter 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$10,696
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 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 71.3%
White 14.8%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Global Outreach Charter Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Global Outreach Charter Academy.
$10,696
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 19.8%
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 Outreach Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Outreach Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary 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 (~1,068 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Global Outreach Charter Academy
How many students attend Global Outreach Charter Academy?
Global Outreach Charter Academy has 1,068 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Outreach Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Outreach Charter Academy is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Outreach Charter Academy?
62.1% of students at Global Outreach Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Outreach Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Outreach Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Outreach Charter Academy?
Global Outreach Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Outreach Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Outreach Charter Academy ranks #38 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Global Outreach Charter Academy a good school?
Global Outreach Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Duval?
Besides Global Outreach Charter Academy, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.
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