Public schools in Gooding, ID
6 open public schools with an address in Gooding, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,497
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Gooding public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Gooding, ID: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,497 students, an average of 250 per school. The largest campus is Gooding Elementary School (484 students).
Gooding Joint District operates the most schools here (4), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gooding
Elementary schools in Gooding
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gooding Elementary School Gooding Joint District | PK–05 | 484 | 16.7:1 |
Middle schools in Gooding
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gooding Middle School Gooding Joint District | 06–08 | 289 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Gooding
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gooding Alternative Learning Center Gooding Joint District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 32 | 13.2:1 | |
| Gooding High School Gooding Joint District | 09–12 | 384 | 17.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gooding
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl · Special Education School | PK–12 | 111 | 5.4:1 | |
| North Valley Academy North Valley Academy Inc. · Charter | KG–12 | 197 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.1%
- Hispanic40.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Gooding schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,497 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gooding
How many public schools are in Gooding, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Gooding: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,497 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gooding?
Schools with an address in Gooding belong to 3 education agencies, led by Gooding Joint District (4 schools), Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl (1 school), North Valley Academy Inc. (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gooding?
Gooding High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gooding, with 384 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gooding?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Gooding are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including North Valley Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gooding schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gooding public schools is 14.6:1, lower than the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gooding guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities