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Joseph O. Goodwin School

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · East Hartford, CT · NCES 090126000204

At a glance

Reported students

334

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut elementary enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

334

Joseph O. Goodwin School: 334 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
335
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1

What the reported data says about Joseph O. Goodwin School

Joseph O. Goodwin School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in East Hartford. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East Hartford School District. NCES reports 334 students for 2024–25.

Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.2%) and Black (30.2%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Joseph O. Goodwin School

  1. 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
11.6%
Students with disabilities
22.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
63.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White13.2%
  • Hispanic45.2%
  • Black30.2%
  • Asian9.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Joseph O. Goodwin School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Elementary · East Hartford School District

KG–055190.8 mi
Governor William Pitkin School

Elementary · East Hartford School District

KG–053450.8 mi
Naubuc School

Elementary · Glastonbury School District

KG–054411.2 mi
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

Elementary · Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)

PK–054811.7 mi
Silver Lane School

Elementary · East Hartford School District

PK–052032.1 mi
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School

Elementary · Capitol Region Education Council

PK–054562.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph O. Goodwin School

What grades does Joseph O. Goodwin School serve?

Joseph O. Goodwin School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Hartford School District.

How many students attend Joseph O. Goodwin School?

Joseph O. Goodwin School reported 334 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph O. Goodwin School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 334 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Joseph O. Goodwin School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Joseph O. Goodwin School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Hartford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Joseph O. Goodwin School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

63.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Joseph O. Goodwin School in?

Joseph O. Goodwin School is part of East Hartford School District, based in East Hartford, CT, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Joseph O. Goodwin School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School (0.8 mi), Governor William Pitkin School (0.8 mi), Naubuc School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.