- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gooding, ID
Gooding Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gooding Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160126000223
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gooding Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gooding · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gooding Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gooding Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gooding, ID.
School address
District: Gooding Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160126000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Gooding Elementary School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 160126000223 · Gooding, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 16.7:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gooding High School (384 students)
Gooding Elementary School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Gooding Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gooding Elementary School
484 students
- Gooding High S
Gooding High School
384 students
- Gooding Middle
Gooding Middle School
289 students
- Gooding Altern 32
Gooding Alternative Learing Center
32 students
What this shows Gooding Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gooding Elementary School compares
Gooding Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Idaho - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,207
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Gooding Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gooding Joint District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gooding Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooding High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gooding Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gooding Alternative Learing Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gooding Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gooding Elementary School
How many students attend Gooding Elementary School?
Gooding Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gooding, ID. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gooding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gooding Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gooding Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Gooding Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gooding Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gooding Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Gooding, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gooding Elementary School?
Gooding Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gooding Elementary School rank among schools in Gooding?
By Resource Investment Index, Gooding Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gooding, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gooding on the city page.
What other schools are in Gooding Joint District?
Besides Gooding Elementary School, Gooding Joint District also operates Gooding High School (384 students), Gooding Middle School (289 students), and Gooding Alternative Learing Center (32 students). See the Gooding Joint District district page for the complete list.