Dean Goodsell Elementary School serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dean Goodsell Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dean Goodsell Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dean Goodsell Elementary School?
212 students attend Dean Goodsell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dean Goodsell Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 30:1, 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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