At a glance
Reported students
923
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
734
Goose Creek Elementary: 923 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,010
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Goose Creek Elementary
Goose Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Goose Creek. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Berkeley 01. NCES reports 923 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (42.9%) and Black (29.1%). English learners represent 41% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Goose Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 41%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.5%
- Hispanic42.9%
- Black29.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berkeley 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Devon Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
925 reported students
Nexton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
944 reported students
Hanahan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
957 reported students
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
808 reported students
Carolyn Lewis School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,078 reported students
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
766 reported students
Public schools near Goose Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Hall AIMS Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | KG–05 | 418 | 0.5 mi |
| GREEN Charter School Lowcountry Elementary · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | KG–08 | 301 | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Holly Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 548 | 1.1 mi |
| A. C. Corcoran Elementary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 743 | 1.8 mi |
| Westview Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | 03–05 | 504 | 2.3 mi |
| Bowen's Corner Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 766 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Goose Creek Elementary
What grades does Goose Creek Elementary serve?
Goose Creek Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Berkeley 01.
How many students attend Goose Creek Elementary?
Goose Creek Elementary reported 923 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,010 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Goose Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 923 students and 62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Goose Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Goose Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berkeley 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Goose Creek Elementary in?
Goose Creek Elementary is part of Berkeley 01, based in Moncks Corner, SC, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Goose Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Howe Hall AIMS Elementary (0.5 mi), GREEN Charter School Lowcountry (0.9 mi), Mount Holly Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.