- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goose Creek, SC
Goose Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Goose Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000822
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goose Creek Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Goose Creek Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goose Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Goose Creek Elementary held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450117000822 · Goose Creek, SC Other · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Goose Creek Elementary held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Goose Creek 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 923
Goose Creek Elementary
923 students
What this shows Goose Creek Elementary reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goose Creek Elementary compares
Goose Creek 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 29.1%
White 16.5%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek 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
Westview Primary
Standard public school
688 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Boulder Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 14.6:1 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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goose Creek Elementary
How many students attend Goose Creek Elementary?
Goose Creek Elementary has 923 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goose Creek, SC. CCD year-over-year: 945 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goose Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goose Creek Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goose Creek Elementary?
100.0% of students at Goose Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goose Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goose Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goose Creek Elementary?
Goose Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Goose Creek Elementary rank among schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Goose Creek Elementary ranks #5 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 Goose Creek 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.