- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goose Creek, SC
Boulder Bluff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Bluff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000155
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Bluff Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder Bluff Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Bluff Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Boulder Bluff Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 450117000155 · Goose Creek, SC Other · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Boulder Bluff Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Boulder Bluff Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 659
Boulder Bluff Elementary
659 students
What this shows Boulder Bluff Elementary reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulder Bluff Elementary compares
Boulder Bluff Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.9%
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Boulder Bluff Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulder Bluff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Bluff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Goose Creek
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Devon Forest Elementary
Standard public school
925 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Goose Creek Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westview Primary
Standard public school
688 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Mount Holly Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Marrington Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Bluff Elementary
How many students attend Boulder Bluff Elementary?
Boulder Bluff Elementary has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goose Creek, SC. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Bluff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Bluff Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulder Bluff Elementary?
100.0% of students at Boulder Bluff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Bluff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Bluff Elementary is African American at 36.9% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Bluff Elementary?
Boulder Bluff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boulder Bluff Elementary rank among schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Bluff Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Goose Creek, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goose Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Boulder Bluff Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.