- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goose Creek, SC
Marrington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marrington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117001161
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marrington Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marrington Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marrington Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Marrington Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 450117001161 · Goose Creek, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 15:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Marrington Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marrington 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 449
Marrington Elementary
449 students
What this shows Marrington Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marrington Elementary compares
Marrington 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 76% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Marrington 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 Marrington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marrington 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
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
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marrington Elementary
How many students attend Marrington Elementary?
Marrington Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goose Creek, SC. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marrington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marrington Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marrington Elementary?
17.7% of students at Marrington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marrington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marrington Elementary is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marrington Elementary?
Marrington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Marrington Elementary rank among schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Marrington Elementary ranks #1 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 Marrington 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.