Enrollment
416
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271290000647
Goodhue Elementary — Goodhue, MN
Federal NCES profile for Goodhue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Goodhue Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodhue Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Goodhue Elementary reports 416 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 16.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% below the Minnesota average and 68% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 416 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Goodhue Public School District spends $22,238 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.8% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goodhue Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$22,238
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 416 Top 66% in Minnesota — larger than 34% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 16.4% -62% vs state
NCES ID 271290000647
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 416:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodhue Public School District, which includes Goodhue Elementary.
$22,238
Per student
+5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 66.8%
Federal 7.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Goodhue Elementary
How many students attend Goodhue Elementary?
Goodhue Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a other school in GOODHUE, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodhue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodhue Elementary is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodhue Elementary?
16.4% of students at Goodhue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodhue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goodhue Elementary is White at 87.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in GOODHUE, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodhue Elementary?
Goodhue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.