Below Average
#8275 of 9,539 schools in CA
Global Education Academy
Elementary School · Global Education Academy District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4141 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Math 31% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Education Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Education Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,417
Median home value
$632,600
Median rent
$1,438/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Vernon Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Menlo Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| AcceleratedCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 745 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Global Education Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Global Education Academy is listed in Global Education Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Education Academy
Global Education Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Global Education Academy District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,275 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Education Academy
What grades does Global Education Academy serve?
Global Education Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Global Education Academy?
Global Education Academy has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Education Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Education Academy is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Education Academy rank in CA?
Global Education Academy ranks #8,275 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Global Education Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Education Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Global Education Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Education Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Global Education Academy a charter school?
Yes, Global Education Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Education Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Education Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Education Academy?
92.2% of students at Global Education Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (323) 232-9588
- Area population (ZIP 90037)
- 67,895
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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