Enrollment
742
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Global Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180017002610Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Preparatory Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #79 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Preparatory Academy ranks #79 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Global Preparatory Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180017002610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Preparatory Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Preparatory Academy
Global Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 742 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 80.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #156, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 461 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 742 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Global Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 36.6:1).
Global Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Global Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Preparatory Academy compares
Global Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$13,672
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 309 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.1 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 59.2%
African American 29.2%
White 6.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Global Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Global Preparatory Academy, which includes Global Preparatory Academy.
$13,672
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.1%
State 64.2%
Federal 28.7%
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.
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~742 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Global Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Global Preparatory Academy?
Global Preparatory Academy has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Preparatory Academy is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Preparatory Academy?
80.1% of students at Global Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Preparatory Academy?
Global Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Preparatory Academy ranks #79 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Global Preparatory Academy a good school?
Global Preparatory Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Global Preparatory Academy?
None; Global Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Global Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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