Enrollment
334
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hartford, CT
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph O. Goodwin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090126000204
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph O. Goodwin School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph O. Goodwin School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph O. Goodwin School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph O. Goodwin School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph O. Goodwin School
Joseph O. Goodwin School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among East Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students): Joseph O. Goodwin School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 13:1).
East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students) and East Hartford Middle School (971 students) alongside Joseph O. Goodwin 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 Joseph O. Goodwin School compares
Joseph O. Goodwin School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$23,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 30.2%
White 13.2%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Joseph O. Goodwin School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hartford School District, which includes Joseph O. Goodwin School.
$23,340
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 53.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 Joseph O. Goodwin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hartford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor William Pitkin School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph O. Goodwin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in East Hartford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Standard public school
519 students 13:1 students per teacher
Governor William Pitkin School
Standard public school
345 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Robert J. O'brien School
Standard public school
344 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. John a. Langford School
Standard public school
316 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
Standard public school
310 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Anna E. Norris School
Standard public school
279 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph O. Goodwin School
How many students attend Joseph O. Goodwin School?
Joseph O. Goodwin School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph O. Goodwin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph O. Goodwin School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph O. Goodwin School?
63.4% of students at Joseph O. Goodwin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph O. Goodwin School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph O. Goodwin School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph O. Goodwin School?
Joseph O. Goodwin School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph O. Goodwin School rank among elementary schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph O. Goodwin School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Hartford on the city page.
Is Joseph O. Goodwin School a good school?
Joseph O. Goodwin School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut 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 East Hartford School District?
Besides Joseph O. Goodwin School, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students), East Hartford Middle School (971 students), and Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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