GLOBE Academy Charter School I

Charter School 1,051 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.

1,051

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	195
Black	288
Asian	66
Two or More	95
American Indian	4

White
403 (38.3 %)
Black
288 (27.4 %)
Hispanic
195 (18.6 %)
Two or More
95 (9.0 %)
Asian
66 (6.3 %)
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:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 1 146

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	144
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	133
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	110
Grade 6	96
Grade 7	96
Grade 8	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	577	54.9%
Male	474	45.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)