Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

Summary:

Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is a public elementary school in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving 525 students in grades K-4 and part of the El Dorado School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hugh Goodwin Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 32.8% in the El Dorado School District and 33.8% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 19.3 students per teacher, lower than nearby Northwest Elementary School and Yocum Elementary School. However, the school faces the unique challenge of having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The consistent academic success of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is particularly noteworthy, as it outperforms other schools in the El Dorado School District and the state as a whole. This suggests the school may have effective teaching practices, resources, or other factors that contribute to its outstanding performance, which could be valuable for the district to explore and potentially replicate in other schools.

Detail:

Public K-4

201 E Fifth St
El Dorado, AR 71730

(870) 864-5071

District: El Dorado School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,563

Students who attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Barton Junior High School
	Washington Middle School
High:	El Dorado High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 474

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

African American:

29.7%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 104.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the El Dorado School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), African American (29.7%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 104.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the El Dorado School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is 18.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the El Dorado School District! (See more...)

Compare Hugh Goodwin Elementary School employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is $7,563, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the El Dorado School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hugh Goodwin Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

El Dorado School District:

SchoolDigger ranks El Dorado School District 127^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	43.28	267^th	411	35.0%
2006	43.99	267^th	402	33.6%
2007	39.98	307^th	440	30.2%
2008	52.95	244^th	439	44.4%
2009	40.04	307^th	445	31.0%
2010	55.06	243^rd	457	46.8%
2011	63.51	191^st	471	59.4%
2012	62.30	201^st	468	57.1%
2013	71.79	117^th	476	75.4%
2014	68.95	130^th	471	72.4%
2015	84.61	46^th	466	90.1%
2016	70.76	111^th	494	77.5%
2017	69.86	127^th	485	73.8%
2018	79.15	82^nd	480	82.9%
2019	88.07	37^th	488	92.4%
2021	81.44	71^st	496	85.7%
2022	78.34	91^st	487	81.3%
2023	77.86	92^nd	492	81.3%
2024	88.72	38^th	497	92.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	165	231	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	399
1989	176	220	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	398
1990	179	224	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	405
1991	194	240	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	436
1992	186	221	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	410
1993	174	198	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
1994	171	201	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
1995	172	238	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1996	172	238	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1997	163	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	451
1998	171	286	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	463
1999	157	268	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	432
2000	137	248	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	392
2001	143	244	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	395
2002	130	160	2	21	1	n/a	n/a	314
2003	130	160	2	21	1	n/a	n/a	314
2004	157	201	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	364
2005	149	209	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	364
2006	145	220	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	375
2007	153	202	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	368
2008	153	230	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	401
2009	177	227	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	425
2010	178	215	6	28	0	0	8	435
2011	197	189	11	34	1	0	11	443
2012	205	176	11	41	1	0	14	448
2013	216	157	12	42	2	0	18	447
2014	223	160	15	39	0	0	20	457
2015	223	169	11	44	0	0	21	468
2016	220	162	12	48	0	0	20	462
2017	226	167	8	54	0	0	22	477
2018	233	183	8	49	0	0	15	488
2019	237	186	8	46	0	0	18	495
2020	247	172	8	37	0	0	21	485
2021	259	185	7	38	0	1	27	517
2022	282	208	6	42	0	1	20	559
2023	274	180	8	44	0	0	19	525
2024	268	141	5	37	0	0	23	474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	399	21.7	18.3	n/a
1989	398	25.0	15.9	n/a
1990	405	23.0	17.6	44.4
1991	436	26.3	16.5	47.2
1992	410	24.6	16.6	45.1
1993	373	22.1	16.9	48.3
1994	372	20.7	18.0	44.4
1995	410	21.8	18.8	53.2
1996	410	21.8	18.8	53.2
1997	451	23.0	19.6	59.6
1998	463	23.0	20.1	62.6
1999	432	22.1	19.5	69.4
2000	392	22.0	17.8	68.1
2001	395	17.0	23.2	63.3
2002	314	17.0	18.5	58.3
2003	314	17.0	18.5	58.3
2004	364	22.0	16.5	56.9
2005	364	27.0	13.5	55.8
2006	375	20.0	18.8	59.5
2007	368	27.0	13.6	64.4
2008	401	28.0	14.3	62.1
2009	425	27.0	15.7	58.8
2010	435	24.1	16.7	59.3
2011	443	26.1	16.9	57.8
2012	448	25.5	17.5	58.5
2013	447	25.3	17.6	55.5
2014	457	28.4	16.0	53.4
2015	468	28.0	16.7	54.5
2016	462	28.0	16.5	51.5
2017	477	28.3	16.8	23.5
2018	488	31.0	15.7	28.3
2019	495	27.0	18.2	100
2020	485	30.1	16.1	100
2021	517	29.9	17.2	100
2022	559	29.5	18.9	100
2023	525	27.2	19.3	100
2024	474	25.9	18.2	104.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	399	21.7	18.3	n/a
1989	398	25.0	15.9	n/a
1990	405	23.0	17.6	44.4
1991	436	26.3	16.5	47.2
1992	410	24.6	16.6	45.1
1993	373	22.1	16.9	48.3
1994	372	20.7	18.0	44.4
1995	410	21.8	18.8	53.2
1996	410	21.8	18.8	53.2
1997	451	23.0	19.6	59.6
1998	463	23.0	20.1	62.6
1999	432	22.1	19.5	69.4
2000	392	22.0	17.8	68.1
2001	395	17.0	23.2	63.3
2002	314	17.0	18.5	58.3
2003	314	17.0	18.5	58.3
2004	364	22.0	16.5	56.9
2005	364	27.0	13.5	55.8
2006	375	20.0	18.8	59.5
2007	368	27.0	13.6	64.4
2008	401	28.0	14.3	62.1
2009	425	27.0	15.7	58.8
2010	435	24.1	16.7	59.3
2011	443	26.1	16.9	57.8
2012	448	25.5	17.5	58.5
2013	447	25.3	17.6	55.5
2014	457	28.4	16.0	53.4
2015	468	28.0	16.7	54.5
2016	462	28.0	16.5	51.5
2017	477	28.3	16.8	23.5
2018	488	31.0	15.7	28.3
2019	495	27.0	18.2	100
2020	485	30.1	16.1	100
2021	517	29.9	17.2	100
2022	559	29.5	18.9	100
2023	525	27.2	19.3	100
2024	474	25.9	18.2	104.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,133 (15.0%)	$6,430 (85.0%)	$7,563

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 492 Elementary schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	91.7	90.5	1.2%
3rd Grade English (El Dorado School District)	68.6	67.5	1.1%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	88.5	75.8	12.7%
3rd Grade Math (El Dorado School District)	55.4	52.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	69.8	45.2	24.6%
3rd Grade Science (El Dorado School District)	39.3	32.2	7.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	65.7	63.2	2.5%
3rd Grade Reading (El Dorado School District)	37.5	38.6	1.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	80.6	77	3.6%
4th Grade English (El Dorado School District)	62.6	65.5	2.9%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	69.9	49	20.9%
4th Grade Math (El Dorado School District)	44.8	42.6	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	52.4	37	15.4%
4th Grade Science (El Dorado School District)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hugh Goodwin Elementary School)	60.2	50	10.2%
4th Grade Reading (El Dorado School District)	40.7	45.9	5.2%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	495	525	6.1%
African American	186	180	3.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	46	44	4.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	237	274	15.6%
Two or More Races	18	19	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School	Public	K-4	201 E Fifth St	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5071	474	26	18.2	104.6%	268 (56.5%)	141 (29.7%)	37 (7.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	88.7	38^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.4%		77.9	92^nd of 492 public elementary schools	81.3%	54	60.8	61.8			61.4	58.1	61.2			59.7	47.3	65.3			56.6	50.5	44.9			47.7	$7,563	$1,133	$6,430
Northwest Elementary School	Public	K-4	1600 N College Ave	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5078	470	26	17.8	100.0%	142 (30.2%)	238 (50.6%)	56 (11.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.4%)	33.7	356^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.4%		62.3	192^nd of 492 public elementary schools	61.0%	164	31.2	29.1			30.1	32.2	28.5			30.3	29.0	15.8			22.3	31.2	21.0			26.1	$8,383	$1,858	$6,525
Yocum Elementary School	Public	K-4	308 S College St	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5096	575	40	14.2	99.8%	113 (19.7%)	377 (65.6%)	47 (8.2%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.4%)	16	437^th of 497 public elementary schools	12.1%		19.1	414^th of 492 public elementary schools	15.9%	23	20.6	19.8			20.2	20.4	16.5			18.9	20.3	20.6			20.5	13.4	15.5			14.2	$9,583	$1,257	$8,325
Parkers Chapel Elementary School	Public	K-6	401 Parkers Chapel Rd	El Dorado	71730	Union County	Parkers Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 862-9767	419	28	14.8	40.8%	350 (83.5%)	32 (7.6%)	20 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	81.3	70^th of 497 public elementary schools	85.9%		76.6	106^th of 492 public elementary schools	78.5%	36	50.0	54.4	39.1	38.9	45.5	53.5	52.7	42.2	38.9	46.8	53.5	59.6	68.7	53.7	59.3	50.0	47.3	42.2	48.1	46.8	$7,963	$808	$7,155
Smackover Elementary School	Public	K-4	701 Magnolia St	Smackover	71762	Union County	Smackover-Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3601	418	32	13.0	67.2%	321 (76.8%)	59 (14.1%)	18 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	50.3	261^st of 497 public elementary schools	47.5%		46.1	306^th of 492 public elementary schools	37.8%	45	33.8	37.4			35.7	33.8	40.7			37.4	20.1	37.4			29.2	36.3	34.1			35.1	$11,686	$3,138	$8,548
Junction City Elementary School	Public	K-6	200 W Holly Rd	Junction City	71749	Union County	Junction City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 924-4578	372	28	13.2	68.3%	210 (56.5%)	140 (37.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	34.6	352^nd of 497 public elementary schools	29.2%		39.6	333^rd of 492 public elementary schools	32.3%	19	27.6	38.3	27.8	15.9	26.6	25.8	38.3	24.1	14.3	24.8	27.6	31.9	26.0	30.1	28.9	25.8	51.1	35.2	11.1	29.3	$11,178	$2,434	$8,744

Frequently Asked Questions about Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barton Junior High School
Middle : Washington Middle School
High : El Dorado High School

What is the racial makeup of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?

Students at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School are 57% White, 30% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Hugh Goodwin Elementary School.

Is Hugh Goodwin Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks in the top 7.6% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What district is Hugh Goodwin Elementary School in?

El Dorado School District

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