GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GOODRIDGE, Minnesota — 2 schools

263
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,743
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 263 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 275 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pennington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,743 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 17.7% local, 69.1% state, and 13.2% 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 $87,537 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #80 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 550:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.2% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Goodridge Elementary accounts for 58.5% of all GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL 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

GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 550:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.2%
Federal
69.1%
State
17.7%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
80 / 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 Pennington County county, where this district is located.

$774
Studio/mo
$855
1 BR/mo
$1,122
2 BR/mo
$1,496
3 BR/mo
$1,631
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,537
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 2 schools in GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.7%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

550:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Goodridge Elementary
161
Goodridge Secondary
114

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 263 students.

How much does GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $19,743 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #80 in Minnesota.

What is the average teacher salary in GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is $87,537 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 90.2% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GOODRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #80 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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