Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hugh Goodwin Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in El Dorado, AR, encompassing approximately 273.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest edges of the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of about 10.5 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the El Dorado Promise'
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
32%
19%
White
52%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh Goodwin Elementary School's ranking?
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hugh Goodwin Elementary School often compared to?
Hugh Goodwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yocum Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?
508 students attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hugh Goodwin Elementary School offer ?
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugh Goodwin Elementary School part of?
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.
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