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Northwest Elementary School vs. Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

Should you attend Northwest Elementary School or Hugh Goodwin Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northwest Elementary School
1600 N College Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
201 E Fifth St
El Dorado, AR 71730
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Northwest Elementary School in El Dorado, AR, serves 470 students from kindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, higher than the district average of 14–18:1 in comparable local schools.
Math proficiency ranges from 45% to 49%, which is higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 33%, showing relative strength in this core subject.
Reading proficiency is between 45% and 49%, approximately equal to the state average of 40%, while science proficiency is 35% to 39%, slightly lower than the state average of 36%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #158 in 2012 to #239 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in comparative performance over the past decade.
Enrollment increased steadily from 333 students in 2005 to around 475 students in recent years, with minority enrollment at 70%, reflecting significant demographic diversity typical of an El Dorado public elementary school.
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
470 students
474 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#239 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
#73 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AR)
60-64%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
96
92
Grade 1 Students
90
96
Grade 2 Students
94
95
Grade 3 Students
96
95
Grade 4 Students
94
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
51%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
7%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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