Enrollment
197
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelley, ID
Dean Goodsell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dean Goodsell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160291001170
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean Goodsell Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Shelley · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 197
- students enrolled
Dean Goodsell Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Goodsell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Shelley, ID.
School address
District: Shelley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160291001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dean Goodsell Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dean Goodsell Elementary
Dean Goodsell Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shelley, Idaho, enrolling 197 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Idaho schools and 92% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 35/100).
The surrounding Shelley Joint District spends $8,004 per pupil, 33% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students) and Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students) alongside Dean Goodsell Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dean Goodsell Elementary compares
Dean Goodsell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.8:1 | ▲ 92% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 98% in Idaho - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Dean Goodsell Elementary is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelley Joint District, which includes Dean Goodsell Elementary.
$8,004
Per student
-33%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dean Goodsell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald J Hobbs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Stuart Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean Goodsell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dean Goodsell Elementary
How many students attend Dean Goodsell Elementary?
Dean Goodsell Elementary has 197 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Shelley, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Goodsell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Goodsell Elementary is 32.8:1, which is 92% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean Goodsell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dean Goodsell Elementary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Shelley, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Goodsell Elementary?
Dean Goodsell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dean Goodsell Elementary rank among public schools in Shelley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Goodsell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Shelley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelley on the city page.
Is Dean Goodsell Elementary a good school?
Dean Goodsell Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shelley Joint District?
Besides Dean Goodsell Elementary, Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students), Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students), and Hazel Stuart Elementary School (373 students). See the Shelley Joint District district page for the complete list.
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