- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goodman, MO
Goodman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Goodman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292181001206
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodman Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 272
- students enrolled
Goodman Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Neosho School District · Missouri
NCES ID 292181001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Goodman Elem. held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 292181001206 · Goodman, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 13:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Neosho High (1,530 students)
Goodman Elem. held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Goodman Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neosho High
Neosho High
1,530 students
- Neosho Jr. Hig
Neosho Jr. High
753 students
- Middle Sch.
Middle Sch.
702 students
- George Washing 591
George Washington Carver Elem.
591 students
- Benton Elem. 523
Benton Elem.
523 students
- This school 272
Goodman Elem.
272 students
What this shows Goodman Elem. reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodman Elem. compares
Goodman Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Goodman Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neosho School District reports $10,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neosho Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle Sch. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Carver Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodman Elem.
How many students attend Goodman Elem.?
Goodman Elem. has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goodman, MO. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodman Elem. is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodman Elem.?
65.1% of students at Goodman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Goodman Elem. is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Goodman, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodman Elem.?
Goodman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Neosho School District?
Besides Goodman Elem., Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students), Neosho Jr. High (753 students), and Middle Sch. (702 students). See the Neosho School District district page for the complete list.