Goodhue County Education District

RED WING, Minnesota — 6 schools

306
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$71,042
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Goodhue County Education District operates 6 public schools serving 306 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 382 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Goodhue County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $71,042 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 56.5% local, 29.5% state, and 13.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $373,269 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 67/100, ranked #88 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 269.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 78.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.0% White, 8.1% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

5riversonline Secondary accounts for 49.2% of all Goodhue County Education District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Goodhue County Education District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Goodhue County Education District school enrollment varies 19× across entities

Goodhue County Education District school enrollment ranges from 10 students (lowest) to 188 students (highest), a spread of 178 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Goodhue County Education District student-counselor ratio is 269:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Goodhue County Education District is typically wider than the Goodhue County Education District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Goodhue County Education District chronic absenteeism rate is 78.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
29.5%
State
56.5%
Local

Funding Equity

67
Equity Score
88 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Goodhue County county, where this district is located.

$755
Studio/mo
$901
1 BR/mo
$1,095
2 BR/mo
$1,523
3 BR/mo
$1,837
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$373,269
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Goodhue County Education District.

White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 8.1%
Multiracial 7.6%
Other 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

269.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
78.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Goodhue County Education District

School Enrollment
5riversonline Secondary
188
Reach Programs
68
Tower View Alternative High School
63
Pathways Program Grades 8-12
31
5riversonline Elementary
22
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Goodhue County Education District?

Goodhue County Education District has 6 schools, including 3 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 306 students.

How much does Goodhue County Education District spend per student?

Goodhue County Education District spends $71,042 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #88 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in Goodhue County Education District?

The average teacher salary in Goodhue County Education District is $373,269 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Goodhue County Education District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Goodhue County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Goodhue County Education District?

Goodhue County Education District students are 72.0% White, 8.1% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Goodhue County Education District?

Goodhue County Education District has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #88 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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