- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goose Creek, SC
Westview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450117000167
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westview Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Westview Elementary shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 450117000167 · Goose Creek, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 15.3:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Westview Elementary shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westview 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 504
Westview Elementary
504 students
What this shows Westview Elementary reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Elementary compares
Westview Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 44% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Westview 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 Westview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview 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 elementary schools in Goose Creek
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westview Elementary
How many students attend Westview Elementary?
Westview Elementary has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goose Creek, SC. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westview Elementary?
41.8% of students at Westview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westview Elementary is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Elementary?
Westview 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 Westview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Goose Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Westview 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.