Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Goodhue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Goodhue Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Goodhue, MN, spanning approximately 121.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goodhue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Goodhue Elementary School's student population of 416 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goodhue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodhue Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodhue Elementary School's ranking?
Goodhue Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Goodhue Elementary School often compared to?
Goodhue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cannon Falls Elementary School, Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School, Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Goodhue Elementary School?
416 students attend Goodhue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Goodhue Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goodhue Elementary School?
Goodhue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goodhue Elementary School offer ?
Goodhue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goodhue Elementary School part of?
Goodhue Elementary School is part of Goodhue Public School District.
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