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HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

201 EAST 5TH, EL DORADO, AR 71730 · (870) 864-5071 · Union County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL508 STUDENTS
Enrollment
508
Elementary
DISTRICT 522 · STATE 418
Student : Teacher
20.7:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 70%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
39
Kindergarten
93
Grade 1
87
Grade 2
93
Grade 3
99
Grade 4
97
Student demographics
White
26352%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 57%
Hispanic
469%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 15%
Black
16432%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 19%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
296%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25751%
Female
25149%

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Test scores

ATLAS 2023-24 . % Proficient (Level 3+4)
English Language Arts
61.3%
AR avg 33.9%
Math
56.5%
AR avg 36.5%
Source: ATLAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
508
+20 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.7:1
was 15.7:1
% White
52%
was 48%
% Hispanic
9%
was 10%
% Black
32%
was 38%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Located at 201 EAST 5TH, in EL DORADO, Arkansas, HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a moderately sized K-5 school that caters to 508 students (grades pre-K through 4), operated by EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT. Compared to the state average of about 418 students per school, that is 22% above typical.

HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 6 schools operated by EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that educates 3,921 students overall.

In terms of who attends, HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest breaks down as 32% Black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. By comparison, Union County as a whole is about 62% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.0:1 average.

In the area at large, census data for Union County shows median household earnings sit near $55,259, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Union County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,933 students), HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Looking at the recent track record. HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has rose 4% since 2018, when it stood at 488 (now 508). Black enrollment moved from 38% to 32% across the same window. Class-load math has grew: from 15.7:1 in 2018 to 20.7:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Union County at a glance

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Population
37,900
Census ACS
Median income
$55,259
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
6,933 students

Quick facts

School name
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
201 EAST 5TH, EL DORADO, AR 71730
Phone
(870) 864-5071
County
Union County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
508
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
050568000276
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 508 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
How many teachers does HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.
What is the student diversity at HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 52% White, 9% Hispanic, 32% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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