W.B. Goodwin Elementary School

W.B. Goodwin Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5501 Dorchester Rd,  North Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
3.2
424 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
350:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Black
49%
Hispanic
43.9%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/7/2022
Great experience with my child at this school while on an IEP. Staff was dedicated to finding resources to invest academic success. I really like the fact that the staff is flexible. Highly recommended.
1.0 parent
5/29/2021
I really hate this school three of my kids attended here. As of now only two attend currently. Goodwin is literally a mess ok. As soon as your kid make one mistake here The whole school staff labels your kid. They think all black kids needs to be on medicine. To be honest I would never recommend thi...
3.0 parent
2/12/2015
We have recently moved to the Charleston area and this was not a pick of schools for my child but he had to go there.. I can't really put the school down but I don't like it for my child..met with teacher to discuss child behavior bc I know he talks a lot and I don't send him to school for that but...
4.0 teacher
4/3/2013
W.B. Goodwin is a title 1 school. The good part about this designation is that the school is eligible for all kinds of interventions. Free reading and math tutoring are available. There are also a number of paraprofessionals on staff. There is a sizable Spanish speaking community in the area and ESL...

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W.B. Goodwin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in North Charleston, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. W.B. Goodwin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $338,543. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Charleston High, Military Magnet Academy, Palmetto Academy, and more. Learn more about what North Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.B. Goodwin Elementary School.

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