- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Global Primary Academy shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080555006673 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 18.1:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Global Primary Academy shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Global Primary Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school 272
Global Primary Academy
272 students
What this shows Global Primary Academy reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Primary Academy compares
Global Primary Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
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.
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
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.