GLOBE Academy Charter School I

Charter School 1,093 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

GLOBE Academy (Georgia Language Immersion Charter School) is a dual-language immersion charter school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the North Druid Hills area of Atlanta, the school is known for its rigorous academic model, which integrates core curriculum instruction in both English and a target language—specifically Mandarin, Spanish, or French. By immersing students in these languages, the school aims to foster global citizenship, cultural competence, and bilingual proficiency alongside standard academic excellence.

As a public charter school, GLOBE Academy operates with a focus on inquiry-based learning and community engagement. Its curriculum encourages students to think critically and approach problem-solving from a cross-cultural perspective. The school maintains a diverse student body and emphasizes a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and students work together to meet high educational standards. Because of its specialized immersion model and charter status, it remains a highly sought-after option for families in the Atlanta area looking for a non-traditional, international-focused educational path.

1,093

Total Students

85.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	222
Black	339
Asian	57
Two or More	94
American Indian	4

White
377 (34.5%)
Black
339 (31.0%)
Hispanic
222 (20.3%)
Two or More
94 (8.6%)
Asian
57 (5.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(404)867-6183
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,093
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	144
Grade 1	143
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	106
Grade 6	118
Grade 7	96
Grade 8	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	575	52.6%
Male	518	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)