- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cicero, IL
Goodwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Goodwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171020001240
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodwin Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Goodwin Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwin Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Goodwin Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 171020001240 · Cicero, IL Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Jr High School (1,919 students)
Goodwin Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Goodwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Jr High
Unity Jr High School
1,919 students
- Abe Lincoln El 717
Abe Lincoln Elem School
717 students
- Warren Park Sc 695
Warren Park School
695 students
- Woodrow Wilson 622
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
622 students
- Sherlock Elem 583
Sherlock Elem School
583 students
- This school 502
Goodwin Elementary School
502 students
What this shows Goodwin Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodwin Elementary School compares
Goodwin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$23,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
African American 1.4%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Goodwin Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cicero Sd 99 reports $23,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Cicero
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Warren Park School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sherlock Elem School
Standard public school
583 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Cicero West Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus West Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
District 99 Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
232 students 38.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodwin Elementary School
How many students attend Goodwin Elementary School?
Goodwin Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cicero, IL. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodwin Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Goodwin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodwin Elementary School?
Goodwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwin Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cicero on the city page.
What other schools are in Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Goodwin Elementary School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), and Warren Park School (695 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.