Very Good
#548 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 30% in state
Global Primary Academy
Elementary School · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St · Denver, CO
A Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7480 BROADWAY, Denver, CO 80221
- Math 27% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Primary Academy score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Primary 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 Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$84,425
Median home value
$449,700
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Adventure ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Welby Community School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Valley View Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 121 | 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.
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Global Primary Academy is listed in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Primary Academy
Global Primary Academy is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Primary Academy
What grades does Global Primary Academy serve?
Global Primary Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Global Primary Academy?
Global Primary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Primary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Primary Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Primary Academy rank in CO?
Global Primary Academy ranks #548 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Global Primary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Primary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Primary Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Primary Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Global Primary Academy a charter school?
No, Global Primary Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Global Primary Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Primary Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Primary Academy?
79.5% of students at Global Primary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (303) 853-1170
- Area population (ZIP 80221)
- 40,938
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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