Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Goodman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goodman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Goodman Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goodman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodman Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodman Elementary School's ranking?
Goodman Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Goodman Elementary School?
280 students attend Goodman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Goodman Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodman Elementary School?
Goodman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goodman Elementary School offer ?
Goodman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Goodman Elementary School part of?
Goodman Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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