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#395 of 719 schools in ID
Gooding Elementary School
Elementary School · Gooding Joint District · Gooding, ID
A Gooding Joint District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1045 7TH AVENUE WEST, Gooding, ID 83330
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gooding Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gooding Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gooding), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,313
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gooding Joint District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gooding Elementary School is listed in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gooding Elementary School
Gooding Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gooding, ID, part of Gooding Joint District, serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gooding Elementary School
What grades does Gooding Elementary School serve?
Gooding Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gooding Elementary School?
Gooding Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gooding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gooding Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gooding Elementary School rank in ID?
Gooding Elementary School ranks #395 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Gooding Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gooding Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gooding Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gooding Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gooding Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gooding Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gooding Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gooding Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gooding Elementary School?
54.8% of students at Gooding Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gooding County
- Phone
- (208) 934-4898
- Area population (ZIP 83330)
- 7,120
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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