Global Leadership Academy

Summary:

Global Leadership Academy is an elementary public magnet school located in Terrell, Texas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Terrell Independent School District, which is ranked 826 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Global Leadership Academy consistently outperforms the Terrell ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to Terrell ISD and the state in reading (70% vs. 26.3% and 48.85%), math (77.5% vs. 27.6% and 40.86%), and science (50% vs. 12.66% and 26.29%) for 5th-grade students. The school's performance has been consistently strong, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger in the 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 school years. Additionally, Global Leadership Academy has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, such as Criswell Elementary and Crosby Elementary, with a higher percentage of White (41.49%) and Hispanic (36.93%) students.

The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (37.34%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 47.83% to 72.18%. This suggests that Global Leadership Academy may serve a more economically advantaged student population. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio (18.1 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.5 to 17.7, indicating that the school may be allocating resources effectively to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160

(972) 551-5796

District: Terrell Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
213^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,099

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.5%

Hispanic:

36.9%

African American:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Global Leadership Academy ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Global Leadership Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Global Leadership Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.5%), Hispanic (36.9%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy is 18.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Global Leadership Academy employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Global Leadership Academy is $12,099, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Terrell Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Terrell Independent School District (Isd) 826^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Global Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	95.67	150^th	4581	96.7%
2023	79.58	778^th	4647	83.3%
2024	94.14	213^th	4675	95.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.19	15^th	4477	99.7%
2023	88.04	207^th	4521	95.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	93.81	167^th	4561	96.3%
2023	67.73	1197^th	4588	73.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.76	1657^th	2958	44.0%
2023	51.74	1848^th	2980	38.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.25	176^th	4461	96.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	95.05	142^nd	4563	96.9%
2023	84.86	516^th	4585	88.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.27	1028^th	2443	57.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.30	26^th	4376	99.4%
2023	86.95	311^th	4401	92.9%

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Rank History for White students at Global Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.74	112^th	3082	96.4%
2023	61.07	1171^st	3106	62.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Global Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	86	25	46	9	166
2022	98	29	69	16	212
2023	100	30	89	22	241

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 Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	166	12.5	13.2	47
2022	212	13.7	15.4	54.7
2023	241	13.2	18.1	37.3

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 Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	166	12.5	13.2	47
2022	212	13.7	15.4	54.7
2023	241	13.2	18.1	37.3

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 Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,131 (9.3%)	$10,968 (90.7%)	$12,099

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Global Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Global Leadership Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	305 W College St	Terrell	75160	Kaufman County	Terrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 551-5796	241	13	18.1	37.3%	100 (41.5%)	30 (12.4%)	89 (36.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.1%)	94.1	213^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.4%		79.6	778^th of 4647 public elementary schools	83.3%	565	70.0	68.8	83.3	77.5	71.9	93.3	50.0	$12,099	$1,131	$10,968
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary	Public	K-5	121 Poetry Rd	Terrell	75160	Kaufman County	Terrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 563-3750	578	34	17.2	68.7%	127 (22.0%)	109 (18.9%)	297 (51.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.9%)	30.4	3415^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.0%		20.7	3965^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.7%	550	18.6	34.7	46.8	17.7	27.7	52.3	22.0	$11,552	$1,651	$9,901
Gilbert Willie Senior Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 S Rockwall Ave	Terrell	75160	Kaufman County	Terrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 563-1443	701	39	17.7	72.2%	149 (21.3%)	129 (18.4%)	376 (53.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.3%)	12.5	4405^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.8%		19.1	4061^st of 4647 public elementary schools	12.6%	344	27.6	21.7	28.7	27.6	21.5	16.2	2.9	$10,380	$1,562	$8,818
J W Long Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Creekside Dr	Terrell	75160	Kaufman County	Terrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 563-1448	672	41	16.5	65.5%	129 (19.2%)	102 (15.2%)	413 (61.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.0%)	11.1	4469^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.4%		10	4464^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.9%	5	16.8	25.2	25.0	19.3	17.5	29.7	5.4	$10,553	$1,506	$9,047
Blackburn Elementary	Public	K-4	2401 Concord Dr	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 762-4300	697	47	14.7	53.1%	177 (25.4%)	324 (46.5%)	141 (20.2%)	20 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.6%)	81	710^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.8%		58.2	1694^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.5%	984	59.0	66.4		54.7	59.9			$7,382	$842	$6,540
Dewberry Elementary	Public	K-4	6800 Falcon Way	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 762-4100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	23.9	19.6		17.4	16.0
Willett Elementary	Public	K-4	1896 S Gateway Blvd	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 762-4100	725	47	15.5	31.7%	288 (39.7%)	219 (30.2%)	171 (23.6%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.3%)	69.5	1145^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.5%					(n/a)	58.1	52.9		58.4	46.0
Griffin Elementary	Public	K-4	1130 S Ravenhill Rd	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 762-4295	782	53	14.7	47.8%	134 (17.1%)	417 (53.3%)	160 (20.5%)	20 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.9%)	52.3	2017^th of 4675 public elementary schools	56.9%		27.3	3553^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	23.5%	1536	41.7	52.1		42.6	43.4
Henderson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12755 Fm 1641	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 762-4320	737	43	16.9	49.5%	166 (22.5%)	318 (43.1%)	175 (23.7%)	32 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.7%)	66.6	1261^st of 4675 public elementary schools	73.0%		71.9	1082^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	76.7%	179	57.1	64.7		34.1	54.8			$8,434	$575	$7,859
Crosby Elementary	Public	K-4	495 Diamond Creek Dr	Forney	75126	Kaufman County	Forney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 762-4315	682	50	13.5	59.1%	134 (19.6%)	359 (52.6%)	134 (19.6%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.8%)	37.5	2962^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	36.6%		24.3	3750^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.3%	788	27.8	51.0		30.3	41.8			$7,883	$733	$7,150

Frequently Asked Questions about Global Leadership Academy

What district is Global Leadership Academy in?

Terrell Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Global Leadership Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Global Leadership Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Global Leadership Academy?

Students at Global Leadership Academy are 41% White, 37% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Is Global Leadership Academy a good school?

Yes! Global Leadership Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 213^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

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