GOODING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT
1045 7TH AVENUE WEST
GOODING, ID 83330
519 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Gooding Elementary School is a public primary school located in Gooding, Idaho, serving students in the local community. As a key component of the Gooding Joint School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.

The school generally serves the surrounding town of Gooding and its immediate rural vicinity, reflecting the community-oriented spirit of the region. With a focus on student growth and achievement, Gooding Elementary works to foster a partnership between teachers, students, and families to help children navigate their early educational years successfully. The school site on 7th Avenue West serves as a central hub for district-level primary education, prioritizing both safety and student engagement as part of its daily mission.
519
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (56.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    219 (42.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: GOODING JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)934-4898
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 70

* 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 19
Kindergarten 80
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 91
Gender Ratio