- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Dean Goodsell Elementary grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 160291001170 · Shelley, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 32.8:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelley Senior High School (800 students)
Dean Goodsell Elementary grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Dean Goodsell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelley Senior
Shelley Senior High School
800 students
- Donald J Hobbs
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
391 students
- Hazel Stuart E
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
373 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
364 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
339 students
- This school 197
Dean Goodsell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Dean Goodsell Elementary reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean Goodsell Elementary compares
Dean Goodsell Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Shelley Joint District reports $8,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 21.
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.
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.