Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Global Primary Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Global Primary Academy's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
264 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Global Primary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Primary Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1710 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
88%
36%

Black
n/a
5%

White
8%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Primary Academy's ranking?
Global Primary Academy is ranked #1710 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Global Primary Academy?
264 students attend Global Primary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Global Primary Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Primary Academy?
Global Primary Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Global Primary Academy offer ?
Global Primary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Global Primary Academy part of?
Global Primary Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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