- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Globe Academy Charter School I
Federal NCES profile for Globe Academy Charter School I, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130174004142Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Globe Academy Charter School I earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #13 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Globe Academy Charter School I has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Globe Academy Charter School I ranks #13 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174004142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Globe Academy Charter School I held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130174004142 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,093 enr · 14.4:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Globe Academy Charter School I held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Globe Academy Charter School I in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school
Globe Academy Charter School I
1,093 students
What this shows Globe Academy Charter School I reports 1,093 students on the CCD universe file.
How Globe Academy Charter School I compares
Globe Academy Charter School I held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,093
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
African American 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Globe Academy Charter School I is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Globe Academy Charter School I Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Globe Academy Charter School I's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Woodson Park Academy School
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Wesley International Academy Charter
Standard public school
776 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ethos Classical Charter School
Standard public school
676 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Standard public school
663 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,093 students)
Frequently asked questions about Globe Academy Charter School I
How many students attend Globe Academy Charter School I?
Globe Academy Charter School I has 1,093 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,051 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Globe Academy Charter School I?
The student-teacher ratio at Globe Academy Charter School I is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Globe Academy Charter School I?
14.3% of students at Globe Academy Charter School I are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Globe Academy Charter School I?
The largest demographic group at Globe Academy Charter School I is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Globe Academy Charter School I?
Globe Academy Charter School I has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Globe Academy Charter School I rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Globe Academy Charter School I ranks #13 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Globe Academy Charter School I, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.