W. B. Goodwin Elementary

5501 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W. B. Goodwin Elementary School, located on Dorchester Road in North Charleston, serves a diverse student population as part of the Charleston County School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive academic environment, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Its central location makes it a key community hub, and the faculty works to implement instructional strategies that meet the varied needs of its students, often emphasizing hands-on learning and collaborative projects.

Beyond traditional academics, W. B. Goodwin Elementary places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize parental involvement and community partnerships to help enhance the student experience. By creating a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while striving to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging within the school community.

431

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. B. Goodwin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	189
Black	211
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Black
211 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
189 (43.9 %)
White
16 (3.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)767-5911
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 59

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W. B. Goodwin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W. B. Goodwin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	46.9%
Male	229	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)