Enrollment
272
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Global Primary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Primary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555006673
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Primary Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #27 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Primary Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Primary Academy ranks #27 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555006673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Primary Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Primary Academy
Global Primary Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students) and Explore Pk-8 (557 students) alongside Global Primary 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 Primary Academy compares
Global Primary Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 89.3%
White 6.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Global Primary Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes Global Primary Academy.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Primary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Primary Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Global Primary Academy
How many students attend Global Primary Academy?
Global Primary Academy has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Primary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Primary Academy is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Primary Academy?
56.1% of students at Global Primary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Primary Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Primary Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Primary Academy?
Global Primary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Global Primary Academy rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Primary Academy ranks #27 of 125 schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Global Primary Academy a good school?
Global Primary Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado 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 Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Global Primary Academy, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.
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