Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Goshen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goshen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Goshen Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goshen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goshen Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
37%
32%
White
55%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen Elementary School's ranking?
Goshen Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Goshen Elementary School often compared to?
Goshen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banks School, Troy Elementary School, Pike County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Goshen Elementary School?
447 students attend Goshen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Goshen Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goshen Elementary School?
Goshen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Goshen Elementary School offer ?
Goshen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Goshen Elementary School part of?
Goshen Elementary School is part of Pike County School District.
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