MARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Marrington Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Berkeley 01 school district, located in Goose Creek, SC with about 616 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Marrington Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Marrington Elementary School, located at 101 Gearing Street in Goose Creek, South Carolina, is a public school within the Berkeley County School District. Situated in close proximity to the Naval Weapons Station, the school serves a diverse population, including a significant number of military-connected families. Because of its location, Marrington is well-known for fostering a community-oriented environment that emphasizes stability and support for students transitioning in and out of the area due to military deployments and reassignments.
The school is recognized for its commitment to academic growth and the development of the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students beyond the standard curriculum. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, Marrington Elementary works closely with local partners and military organizations to provide resources and enrichment opportunities. The school’s faculty and staff prioritize building strong home-to-school relationships, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.
For more information, contact Marrington Elementary at (843) 572-3373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-3373
MARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Goose Creek, SC with about 616 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Berkeley 01
- Total Students:
- 616
- Teachers:
- 35.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 616 students
- White
- 61.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.8%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.