- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goshen, AL
Goshen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Goshen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010279001113
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 446
- students enrolled
Goshen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Goshen Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010279001113 · Goshen, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 15.9:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike County High School (484 students)
Goshen Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Goshen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike County Hi
Pike County High School
484 students
- Pike County El
Pike County Elementary School
454 students
- This school
Goshen Elementary School
446 students
- Banks School
Banks School
384 students
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
356 students
What this shows Goshen Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goshen Elementary School compares
Goshen Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$14,708
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Goshen Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goshen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banks School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goshen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Goshen
1 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goshen Elementary School
How many students attend Goshen Elementary School?
Goshen Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goshen, AL. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goshen Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Goshen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goshen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Goshen Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Goshen, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen Elementary School?
Goshen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Goshen Elementary School, Pike County also operates Pike County High School (484 students), Pike County Elementary School (454 students), and Banks School (384 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.