- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Dorado, AR
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050568000276
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in El Dorado, AR.
School address
District: El Dorado School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050568000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 050568000276 · El Dorado, AR Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 18.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado High School (1,235 students)
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High School
1,235 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
581 students
- Yocum Elementa
Yocum Elementary School
580 students
- Barton Jr. Hig
Barton Jr. High School
540 students
- This school
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
508 students
- Northwest Elem 477
Northwest Elementary School
477 students
What this shows Hugh Goodwin Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugh Goodwin Elementary School compares
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$12,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Dorado School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hugh Goodwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yocum Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hugh Goodwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
How many students attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Dorado, AR. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in El Dorado, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Hugh Goodwin Elementary School rank among schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in El Dorado, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Dorado on the city page.
What other schools are in El Dorado School District?
Besides Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students), Washington Middle School (581 students), and Yocum Elementary School (580 students). See the El Dorado School District district page for the complete list.