HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT
201 E FIFTH ST
EL DORADO, AR 71730
525 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School is a public school located in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving students within the El Dorado School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in higher grade levels. As part of the local district, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement and provides a curriculum aligned with state educational standards to ensure students build strong literacy and mathematical skills.

The school is known for its dedication to creating a welcoming atmosphere where both students and families are encouraged to participate in the educational journey. By utilizing the resources provided by the El Dorado Public Schools system, Hugh Goodwin Elementary strives to offer diverse opportunities for growth, including extracurricular activities and student support services. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for all administrative and instructional resources.
525
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    274 (52.2 %)
  • Black
    180 (34.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)864-5071
Website: http://www.eldoradopublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 47
Kindergarten 97
Grade 1 95
Grade 2 95
Grade 3 93
Grade 4 98
Gender Ratio
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