Excellent
#220 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 11% in state
Goodhue Elementary
Elementary School · Goodhue Public School District · Goodhue, MN
An elementary school in Goodhue, MN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 128 510 3RD AVE, Goodhue, MN 55027
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goodhue Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Goodhue Elementary 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average284/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,857
Median home value
$290,400
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Goodhue Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goodhue Elementary is listed in GOODHUE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goodhue Elementary
Goodhue Elementary is a public elementary school in Goodhue, MN, part of Goodhue Public School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goodhue Elementary
What grades does Goodhue Elementary serve?
Goodhue Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Goodhue Elementary?
Goodhue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodhue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodhue Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goodhue Elementary rank in MN?
Goodhue Elementary ranks #220 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Goodhue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Goodhue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Goodhue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodhue Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Goodhue Elementary a charter school?
No, Goodhue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goodhue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Goodhue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goodhue Elementary?
25.4% of students at Goodhue Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Goodhue County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (651) 923-4447
- Area population (ZIP 55027)
- 2,948
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 55027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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