Dean Goodsell Elementary School serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dean Goodsell Elementary School's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dean Goodsell Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
21%
White
78%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dean Goodsell Elementary School?
197 students attend Dean Goodsell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dean Goodsell Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dean Goodsell Elementary School?
Dean Goodsell Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, 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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