Goodwill Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
n/a
41%
White
99%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Goodwill Elementary School?
120 students attend Goodwill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Goodwill Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodwill Elementary School?
Goodwill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goodwill Elementary School offer ?
Goodwill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Goodwill Elementary School part of?
Goodwill Elementary School is part of West Carroll Parish School District.
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