Enrollment
397
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodridge, IL
Goodrich Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Goodrich Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171704002011
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodrich Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Woodridge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 397
- students enrolled
Goodrich Elem School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Woodridge, IL.
School address
District: Woodridge Sd 68 · Illinois
NCES ID 171704002011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodrich Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodrich Elem School
Goodrich Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodridge, Illinois, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Woodridge Sd 68 spends $20,654 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Woodridge's public schools, it stands alongside John L Sipley Elem School (430 students): Goodrich Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Woodridge Sd 68 also operates Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students) and John L Sipley Elem School (430 students) alongside Goodrich Elem School.
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 Goodrich Elem School compares
Goodrich Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$20,654
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.2%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Goodrich Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodridge Sd 68, which includes Goodrich Elem School.
$20,654
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 29.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 Goodrich Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L Sipley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William F Murphy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodrich Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Woodridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goodrich Elem School
How many students attend Goodrich Elem School?
Goodrich Elem School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Elem School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodrich Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Goodrich Elem School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Woodridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodrich Elem School?
Goodrich Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goodrich Elem School rank among schools in Woodridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Woodridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodridge on the city page.
Is Goodrich Elem School a good school?
Goodrich Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Woodridge Sd 68?
Besides Goodrich Elem School, Woodridge Sd 68 also operates Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students), John L Sipley Elem School (430 students), and Meadowview Elem School (416 students). See the Woodridge Sd 68 district page for the complete list.
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