Marrington Elementary

101 Gearing Street
Goose Creek, SC 29445

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

430

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marrington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	58
Black	63
Asian	4
Two or More	58

White
247 (57.4 %)
Black
63 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
58 (13.5 %)
Two or More
58 (13.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkeley 01
Phone:	(843)572-3373
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48