- Enrollment
- 2,342
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edwardsville, IL
Goshen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Goshen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171353006000
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Edwardsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 346
- students enrolled
Goshen Elementary has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edwardsville, IL.
School address
District: Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 171353006000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Goshen Elementary grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 171353006000 · Edwardsville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwardsville High School (2,342 students)
Goshen Elementary grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Goshen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwardsville H
Edwardsville High School
2,342 students
- Liberty Middle 888
Liberty Middle School
888 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- Albert Cassens 477
Albert Cassens Elementary
477 students
- Woodland Eleme 417
Woodland Elementary School
417 students
- This school 346
Goshen Elementary
346 students
What this shows Goshen Elementary reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goshen Elementary compares
Goshen Elementary is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,335
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
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.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Goshen Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Edwardsville Cusd 7 reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goshen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Cassens Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goshen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Edwardsville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goshen Elementary
How many students attend Goshen Elementary?
Goshen Elementary has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edwardsville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 9% 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 Goshen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goshen Elementary is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Edwardsville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen Elementary?
Goshen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Goshen Elementary rank among schools in Edwardsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edwardsville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edwardsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Edwardsville Cusd 7?
Besides Goshen Elementary, Edwardsville Cusd 7 also operates Edwardsville High School (2,342 students), Liberty Middle School (888 students), and Lincoln Middle School (736 students). See the Edwardsville Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.