Goodwater Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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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