Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Goodman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Goodman Elementary serves the southern part of Neosho, MO, covering an area of approximately 68.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.5 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Goodman Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We prepare the youth of our community to be people who are intelligent, driven and make lives better for those around them.
School Rankings
Goodman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodman Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#327 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #327 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Goodman Elementary School?
272 students attend Goodman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Goodman Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goodman Elementary School?
Goodman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Goodman Elementary School offer ?
Goodman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goodman Elementary School part of?
Goodman Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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