- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Aurora, IL
Goodwin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Goodwin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170471000172
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodwin Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in North Aurora · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 315
- students enrolled
Goodwin Elem School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwin Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Goodwin Elem School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 170471000172 · North Aurora, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
Goodwin Elem School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Goodwin Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- This school 315
Goodwin Elem School
315 students
What this shows Goodwin Elem School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodwin Elem School compares
Goodwin Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 36.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Goodwin Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodwin Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodwin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodwin Elem School
How many students attend Goodwin Elem School?
Goodwin Elem School has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodwin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodwin Elem School is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodwin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Goodwin Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in North Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodwin Elem School?
Goodwin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goodwin Elem School rank among public schools in North Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwin Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Goodwin Elem School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Washington Middle School (690 students), and Herget Middle School (594 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.