Global Learning Academy

Summary:

Global Learning Academy is an elementary school in Pensacola, Florida, serving 470 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Global Learning Academy is predominantly African American (72.98%).

Global Learning Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools in the Escambia District. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 45.6% to 58.8%, which is much higher than the 9.8% to 69.6% range at surrounding schools. Academically, Global Learning Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly lower than the Escambia District and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29% of 3rd graders at Global Learning Academy were proficient in ELA, compared to 53% in the Escambia District and 55% statewide. Additionally, Global Learning Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 2108 and 2221 out of 2256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

The high percentage of students (89.79%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Global Learning Academy suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. Addressing the root causes of the school's high chronic absenteeism rates, such as transportation, health, or family issues, could also be a crucial step in improving student outcomes. Despite these challenges, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.7 students per teacher, could be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

100 N P St
Pensacola, FL 32505

(850) 430-7560

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
2108^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,318

Students who attend Global Learning Academy usually attend:

High:

Pensacola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.5%

Hispanic:

11.3%

White:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Global Learning Academy ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 31^st among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.5%), Hispanic (11.3%), White (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Global Learning Academy is 15.7, which is the 12^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Global Learning Academy employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Global Learning Academy is $15,318, which is the highest among 37 elementary schools in the Escambia School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Global Learning Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Global Learning Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	25.35	1619^th	2064	21.6%
2016	12.62	1917^th	2087	8.1%
2017	7.22	2040^th	2112	3.4%
2018	8.39	2028^th	2118	4.2%
2019	10.63	2046^th	2182	6.2%
2021	4.29	2221^st	2247	1.2%
2022	4.95	2185^th	2219	1.5%
2023	8.62	2159^th	2240	3.6%
2024	12.04	2108^th	2256	6.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Global Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	87	641	10	23	1	0	52	814
2013	78	631	5	33	0	0	45	792
2014	83	616	7	25	1	1	42	775
2015	84	606	4	32	0	1	55	782
2016	76	596	4	38	1	1	47	763
2017	79	568	3	51	1	1	55	758
2018	60	510	3	52	2	0	36	663
2019	52	454	2	42	0	2	50	602
2020	60	428	2	37	0	0	48	575
2021	38	385	1	39	0	1	43	507
2022	35	356	3	43	0	1	37	475
2023	41	343	1	43	0	0	42	470
2024	41	358	2	55	0	0	31	487

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Global Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	814	55.0	14.8	93.5
2013	792	52.0	15.2	77.8
2014	775	57.0	13.5	96
2015	782	49.0	15.9	91
2016	763	51.0	14.9	89.1
2017	758	53.0	14.3	88.9
2018	663	52.0	12.7	89
2019	602	42.9	14.0	87.4
2020	575	44.0	13.0	87
2021	507	45.0	11.2	87.4
2022	475	40.0	11.8	82.7
2023	470	37.0	12.7	89.8
2024	487	31.0	15.7	87.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Global Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	814	55.0	14.8	93.5
2013	792	52.0	15.2	77.8
2014	775	57.0	13.5	96
2015	782	49.0	15.9	91
2016	763	51.0	14.9	89.1
2017	758	53.0	14.3	88.9
2018	663	52.0	12.7	89
2019	602	42.9	14.0	87.4
2020	575	44.0	13.0	87
2021	507	45.0	11.2	87.4
2022	475	40.0	11.8	82.7
2023	470	37.0	12.7	89.8
2024	487	31.0	15.7	87.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Global Learning Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,158 (13.4%)	$7,515 (86.6%)	$8,673
2019	$1,559 (17.0%)	$7,633 (83.0%)	$9,191
2020	$1,665 (16.6%)	$8,372 (83.4%)	$10,037
2021	$2,018 (16.6%)	$10,135 (83.4%)	$12,154
2022	$2,809 (22.5%)	$9,650 (77.5%)	$12,459
2023	$4,923 (32.1%)	$10,395 (67.9%)	$15,318

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Learning Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2046^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2159^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Global Learning Academy)	28	14	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Global Learning Academy)	17	16	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Global Learning Academy)	33	11	22%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Global Learning Academy)	36	8	28%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	58	54	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Global Learning Academy)	28	25	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	51	49	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Global Learning Academy)	28	19	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	43	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Global Learning Academy)	44	25	19%
5th Grade Science (Escambia)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	602	470	21.9%
African American	454	343	24.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	42	43	2.4%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	52	41	21.2%
Two or More Races	50	42	16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.4%	89.8%	2.4%

Schools Near Global Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	487	31	15.7	87.7%	41 (8.4%)	358 (73.5%)	55 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.4%)	12	2108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.6	2159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.6%	51	29.0	32.0	34.0	24.0	20.0	42.0	41.0	$15,318	$4,923	$10,395
Coastal Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	186 N Palafox Street Pensacola	Pensacola	32502	Escambia County	Santa Rosa	Yes	No	Yes	No	(850) 359-1545	260	5	52.0	7.7%	94 (36.2%)	57 (21.9%)	82 (31.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (9.2%)	14.5	2049^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.2%		14	2055^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%	6	34.0	38.0	50.0	15.0	32.0	13.0	30.0	$5,219	$00	$5,219
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Hollywood Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6980	483	31	15.5	64.2%	32 (6.6%)	241 (49.9%)	167 (34.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	19 (3.9%)	9.3	2168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		10.6	2123^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.2%	45	15.0	22.0	30.0	33.0	37.0	19.0	39.0	$12,583	$3,638	$8,947
C. A. Weis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 N Q St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6888	503	33	15.2	91.8%	45 (8.9%)	390 (77.5%)	27 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.0%)	21.2	1875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.9%		19	1935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%	60	34.0	21.0	39.0	36.0	34.0	61.0	47.0	$12,649	$3,593	$9,056
West Pensacola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 N 49th Ave	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7470	449	28	16.0	84.2%	148 (33.0%)	191 (42.5%)	50 (11.1%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (12.0%)	22	1846^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.2%		24.8	1750^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.9%	96	38.0	41.0	42.0	22.0	28.0	42.0	51.0	$12,311	$3,161	$9,150
Tap Pk Babies	Public	PK	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 430-7439	7	0			1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
N. B. Cook Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1310 N 12th Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 595-6826	532	32	16.8	46.2%	268 (50.4%)	135 (25.4%)	61 (11.5%)	22 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.5%)	90.5	158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.4	260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%	102	91.0	80.0	69.0	91.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	$11,218	$1,536	$9,683
Warrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 N Navy Blvd	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7425	267	19	14.0	89.1%	56 (21.0%)	169 (63.3%)	22 (8.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.0%)	18.4	1947^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.7%		4.2	2208^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.4%	261	27.0	42.0	32.0	27.0	42.0	39.0	45.0	$13,318	$3,522	$9,797
Capstone Academy	Public, Charter	PK	4901 W Fairfield Dr	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 458-7735	25	3	8.3	68.0%	13 (52.0%)	7 (28.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)								(n/a)
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Massachusetts Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6969	328	17	19.2	88.7%	27 (8.2%)	258 (78.7%)	22 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	16	2007^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.0%		5.6	2194^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%	187	29.0	31.0	36.0	32.0	44.0	38.0	38.0	$12,365	$3,799	$8,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Global Learning Academy

What district is Global Learning Academy in?

Escambia

Is Global Learning Academy a good school?

Global Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Global Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 487 students attended Global Learning Academy.

What schools do graduates of Global Learning Academy attend?

Students who attend Global Learning Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Pensacola High School

What is the racial makeup of Global Learning Academy?

Students at Global Learning Academy are 74% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% White, 6% Two or more races.

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