GLENWOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Glenwood Leadership Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 400 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Glenwood Leadership Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Glenwood Leadership Academy, located in the heart of Evansville, Indiana, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community. Operating as part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, the school is deeply committed to academic achievement, character development, and fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The academy is known for its focused approach to leadership and rigorous instruction, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills necessary to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, Glenwood Leadership Academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and restorative practices. The school strives to create a culture of high expectations, utilizing data-driven instruction to address the individual needs of its learners. By cultivating a partnership between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders, the academy works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and mentorship required to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

For more information, contact Glenwood Leadership Academy at (812) 435-8242 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

901 Sweetser Ave
Evansville, IN 47713-2899
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GLENWOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Evansville, IN with about 400 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
400
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 400 students

Black or African American
38.5%
White
32.0%
Two or more races
14.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.0%
Asian
2.0%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.