Goodwater Elementary School in Goodwater, AL, closed in 2004 and served grades K–8 with an enrollment of 277 students before closure.
The school had a high minority enrollment, with 99% Black students and 1% White students, and 77% of students qualified for free lunch indicating substantial socioeconomic challenges.
Math proficiency at Goodwater Elementary was 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 11%, also lower than the 47% state average.
Science proficiency in recent years was 10%, considerably below the state average of 38%.
The student–teacher ratio was approximately 14:1 in the last operational year (2003), and the school was Title I eligible, reflecting additional federal funding for low–income students.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Goodwater Elementary School?
277 students attend Goodwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Goodwater Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Goodwater Elementary School offer ?
Goodwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Goodwater Elementary School part of?
Goodwater Elementary School is part of Coosa County School District.
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