Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Grand Prairie ISD

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary

511 E Springdale, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · (972) 237-1628

D
64 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 17 points from 2025Down from a B (81) in 2025.
555students
14.8students per teacher
94%attendance
18thof 21 Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools
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CCAABBDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 59

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 65

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 61

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Grand Prairie ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level65%
Meets grade level37%
Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 40.2%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

555students in 2024–25Up 24% from 447 the year before
14.8students per teacher38 full-time teachers
18.9average class sizeGrand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 17
7.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$65,966average teacher base pay
83.4%from low-income familiesGrand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 76.4%
41.3%English learners
3.2%in gifted & talented
16.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 73.5%African American 14.6%White 6.1%Two or More Races 4.5%Asian 0.7%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CSam Rayburn Elementary STEAM AcademyGrand Prairie ISD · 79 · 0.4 mi CErvin C Whitt ElementaryGrand Prairie ISD · 76 · 0.7 mi ASchool for the Highly GiftedGrand Prairie ISD · 98 · 0.8 mi AGrand Prairie Collegiate InstituteGrand Prairie ISD · 96 · 0.8 mi BLorenzo de Zavala Environmental Science AcademyGrand Prairie ISD · 82 · 1.1 mi BTrinity Basin Preparatory - Grand PrairieTrinity Basin Preparatory · 83 · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary

What is Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary’s TEA rating?

Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary earned a D (64 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Grand Prairie ISD, at 511 E Springdale in Grand Prairie.

How many students go to Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary?

555 students in 2024–25, up 24% from 447 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary compare with other Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 18th of 21 Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools. 10% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Grand Prairie ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.