Dean Goodsell Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dean Goodsell Elementary School's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dean Goodsell Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dean Goodsell Elementary School?
191 students attend Dean Goodsell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dean Goodsell Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dean Goodsell Elementary School?
Dean Goodsell Elementary School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dean Goodsell Elementary School offer ?
Dean Goodsell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Dean Goodsell Elementary School part of?
Dean Goodsell Elementary School is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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