Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Global Village Academy - Douglas County ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Village Academy - Douglas County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Global Village Academy - Douglas County's student population of 364 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Global Village Academy - Douglas County ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Village Academy - Douglas County is 0.68, which is more 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
#324 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
34%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Village Academy - Douglas County's ranking?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County is ranked #324 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Global Village Academy - Douglas County often compared to?
Global Village Academy - Douglas Countyis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Core Knowledge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Global Village Academy - Douglas County?
364 students attend Global Village Academy - Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Global Village Academy - Douglas County students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Village Academy - Douglas County?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Global Village Academy - Douglas County offer ?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Global Village Academy - Douglas County part of?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Global Village Academy - Douglas County located?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Parker, CO.
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