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#735 of 1,176 schools in SC
Goose Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Berkeley 01
200 Foster Creek Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Enrollment
928
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
928
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Carolina schools
#735 of 1,176
In Goose Creek
#7 of 14
public schools
In district
#20 of 46
Berkeley 01
Academic growth
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Goose Creek Elementary
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About Goose Creek Elementary
Goose Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Goose Creek, SC, part of Berkeley 01. Goose Creek Elementary serves approximately 928 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Goose Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 1,176 schools in SC.
Structured state assessment records for Goose Creek Elementary show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- SC avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Goose Creek Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
34% of students at Goose Creek Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Goose Creek Elementary — Students at Goose Creek Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SC EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Goose Creek Elementary Compares
See how Goose Creek Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
200 Foster Creek Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Goose Creek Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Midland Park Primary (rated 8.7/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby North Charleston), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mevers School of Excellence (rated 7.8/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GREEN Charter School Lowcountry (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby N. Charleston), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Goose Creek, see our Goose Creek schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Howe Hall AIMS Elementary Goose Creek | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| GREEN Charter School Lowcountry N. Charleston | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Goose Creek High Goose Creek | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Mount Holly Elementary Goose Creek | 1.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Deer Park Middle North Charleston | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Sedgefield Middle Goose Creek | 1.2 mi | 2.5 |
| A. C. Corcoran Elementary North Charleston | 1.8 mi | 3.0 |
| CROWFIELD ACADEMY Goose Creek | 2.3 mi | — |
| Westview Elementary Goose Creek | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Westview Middle Goose Creek | 2.4 mi | 4.0 |
| NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL North Charleston | 2.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Westview Primary Goose Creek | 2.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Pinehurst Elementary North Charleston | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Hanahan Elementary Hanahan | 2.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Bowen's Corner Elementary Hanahan | 2.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Northwoods Middle North Charleston | 2.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Boulder Bluff Elementary Goose Creek | 3.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Mevers School of Excellence Goose Creek | 3.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Midland Park Primary North Charleston | 3.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Marrington Elementary Goose Creek | 3.3 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 29445 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,778
Median Home Value
$256,000
Median Rent
$1,441/mo
Population
59,011
College Educated
25.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Avg Commute
25.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
36.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alston-Bailey Elementary Summerville, SC | 5.7 |
| Blaney Elementary Elgin, SC | 5.7 |
| CHRIST OUR KING-STELLA MANS SCHOOL Mount Pleasant, SC | 5.7 |
| Dewey-Carter Elementary Effingham, SC | 5.7 |
| Kensington Elementary Georgetown, SC | 5.7 |
| Latta Elementary Latta, SC | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Goose Creek Elementary
What grades does Goose Creek Elementary serve?
Goose Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Goose Creek Elementary?
Goose Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goose Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goose Creek Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goose Creek Elementary rank in SC?
Goose Creek Elementary ranks #735 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Goose Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Goose Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Goose Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goose Creek Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Goose Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Goose Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goose Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Goose Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goose Creek Elementary?
100.0% of students at Goose Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 928
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (843) 820-8008
Resources & Links
District
Berkeley 01- District Enrollment
- 39,265
- Schools in District
- 47
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,810
- District Rank
- #20 of 46
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