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Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Hugh Goodwin Elementary School in El Dorado, AR, serves 508 students in grades PK through 4 and has established itself as a top-tier school within the El Dorado School District and across Arkansas, consistently ranking in the top 10% of all elementary schools in the state over the past decade.

What truly sets Hugh Goodwin apart is its exceptional academic performance despite serving a student population with a very high level of economic disadvantage. The school dramatically outperforms both its district and the state average in every subject, with proficiency rates in mathematics (71.5%) and English language arts (60.7%) far exceeding state averages (44.1% and 39.4%, respectively). This is particularly impressive when compared to other schools in the area. While Northwest Elementary School (43rd percentile) and Yocum Elementary School (10th percentile) serve the same district, Hugh Goodwin ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide. Its closest regional competitor is Parkers Chapel Elementary School (85th percentile), which has a much lower poverty rate but still trails Hugh Goodwin in math proficiency (62.1% vs. 71.5%).

Another remarkable finding is the school's efficiency. Hugh Goodwin achieves its elite results with lower per-student spending ($11,395) than its lower-performing district peers and nearby schools like Smackover Elementary School ($14,530) and Junction City Elementary School ($14,817). This combination of consistent top-tier performance, efficient resource use, and the ability to overcome socioeconomic barriers makes Hugh Goodwin a standout school that proves high achievement is possible regardless of a school's demographic challenges.

508

Students ?

20.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,395

Per pupil spending ?

104.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 East 5th
El Dorado, AR 71730

(870) 864-5071

District: El Dorado School District

Students who attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Barton Junior High School
	Washington Middle School
High:	El Dorado High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.8%

African American:

32.3%

Hispanic:

9.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (62% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg38%

Arkansas avg42%

37^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the El Dorado School District

115^th of 251El Dorado School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	87.4	37 of 491	92.5%	★★★★★
2025	87.7	50 of 495	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.7	38 of 497	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	77.9	92 of 492	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.3	91 of 487	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.4	71 of 496	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	88.1	37 of 488	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	79.2	82 of 480	82.9%	★★★★☆
2017	69.9	127 of 485	73.8%	★★★★☆
2016	70.8	111 of 494	77.5%	★★★★☆
2015	84.6	46 of 466	90.1%	★★★★★
2014	68.9	130 of 471	72.4%	★★★★☆
2013	71.8	117 of 476	75.4%	★★★★☆
2012	62.3	201 of 468	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.5	191 of 471	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.1	243 of 457	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.0	307 of 445	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.9	244 of 439	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.0	307 of 440	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.0	267 of 402	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	43.3	267 of 411	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics72%+27 vs state

English Language Arts61%+21 vs state

Science59%+15 vs state

Reading56%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	201 East 5th	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5071	508	25	20.6		263 (51.8%)	164 (32.3%)	46 (9.1%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	87.4	37^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.5%		87.7	50^th of 495 public elementary schools	89.9%	13	61.5	59.8			60.7	58.3	54.6			56.5	68.8	74.3			71.5	59.4	57.7			58.6	$11,395	$1,403	$9,993
Northwest Elementary School	Public	K-4	1600 N College	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5078	477	29	16.3		136 (28.5%)	241 (50.5%)	61 (12.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (7.3%)	45	281^st of 491 public elementary schools	42.8%		37.8	323^rd of 495 public elementary schools	34.7%	42	33.4	42.9			38.2	33.4	45.9			39.7	48.4	41.9			45.1	39.8	31.6			35.6	$12,938	$2,416	$10,522
Yocum Elementary School	Public	K-4	308 South College	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5096	580	37	15.4	90.0%	125 (21.6%)	371 (64.0%)	40 (6.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.1%)	15.8	440^th of 491 public elementary schools	10.4%		27.2	378^th of 495 public elementary schools	23.6%	62	15.0	27.2			21.4	15.9	27.3			21.8	23.4	34.9			29.3	20.9	25.8			23.4	$12,835	$1,761	$11,074
Parkers Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Parkers Chapel Road	El Dorado	71730	Union County	Parkers Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 862-4641	491	29	16.9	39.1%	401 (81.7%)	42 (8.6%)	20 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	81.7	73^rd of 491 public elementary schools	85.1%		80.9	78^th of 495 public elementary schools	84.2%	5	60.7	56.3	48.3	46.1	52.9	59.0	56.3	48.2	49.2	53.3	57.4	45.3	74.1	72.3	62.1	70.5	53.1	56.9	66.1	61.7	$10,109	$992	$9,117
Smackover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	701 Magnolia St.	Norphlet	71759	Union County	Smackover Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3601	523	29	17.8	56.4%	431 (82.4%)	60 (11.5%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	66.6	160^th of 491 public elementary schools	67.4%		57.3	219^th of 495 public elementary schools	55.8%	59	46.1	51.7			49.1	54.0	51.7			52.8	35.5	60.9			49.1	46.0	47.1			46.6	$14,530	$2,519	$12,011
Junction City Elementary School	Public	K-6	200 West Holly Street	Junction City	71749	Union County	Junction City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 899-4043	356	29	12.2	68.5%	203 (57.0%)	132 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	30.7	372^nd of 491 public elementary schools	24.2%		29.4	371^st of 495 public elementary schools	25.1%	1	28.3	27.8	32.1	42.5	32.4	24.5	29.6	32.1	44.7	32.4	20.4	25.9	23.2	42.6	27.5	27.8	33.4	35.7	42.5	34.6	$14,817	$1,825	$12,992

Frequently Asked Questions about Hugh Goodwin Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?

Students at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School are 52% White, 32% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Hugh Goodwin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barton Junior High School
Middle : Washington Middle School
High : El Dorado High School

What district is Hugh Goodwin Elementary School in?

El Dorado School District

Is Hugh Goodwin Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Hugh Goodwin Elementary School ranks in the top 7.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Hugh Goodwin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 508 students attended Hugh Goodwin Elementary School.

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