Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glenwood Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenwood Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Glenwood Leadership Academy's student population of 443 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glenwood Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Leadership Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1713 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
38%
13%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Leadership Academy's ranking?
Glenwood Leadership Academy is ranked #1713 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Glenwood Leadership Academy often compared to?
Glenwood Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fairlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Leadership Academy?
443 students attend Glenwood Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Glenwood Leadership Academy students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Leadership Academy?
Glenwood Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glenwood Leadership Academy offer ?
Glenwood Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Glenwood Leadership Academy part of?
Glenwood Leadership Academy is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenwood Leadership Academy located?
Glenwood Leadership Academy is located in the Glenwood neighborhood of Evansville, IN.
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