Enrollment
515
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brunswick, GA
Goodyear Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Goodyear Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130240001063
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodyear Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodyear Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodyear Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodyear Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodyear Elementary School
Goodyear Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brunswick, Georgia, enrolling 515 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #358.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brunswick's public schools, it stands alongside Sterling Elementary School (767 students): Goodyear Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students) and Glynn Academy (1,911 students) alongside Goodyear Elementary 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 Goodyear Elementary School compares
Goodyear Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 5.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Goodyear Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glynn County, which includes Goodyear Elementary School.
$13,446
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Goodyear Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glynn Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodyear Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Brunswick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sterling Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
752 students 15:1 students per teacher
Altama Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Golden Isles Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Greer Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Glyndale Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Goodyear Elementary School
How many students attend Goodyear Elementary School?
Goodyear Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brunswick, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodyear Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodyear Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodyear Elementary School?
87.9% of students at Goodyear Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodyear Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Goodyear Elementary School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodyear Elementary School?
Goodyear Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goodyear Elementary School rank among schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodyear Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brunswick on the city page.
Is Goodyear Elementary School a good school?
Goodyear Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Glynn County?
Besides Goodyear Elementary School, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Glynn Academy (1,911 students), and Jane Macon Middle (801 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.
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