Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goucher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
31%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cherokee 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Goucher Elementary School?
223 students attend Goucher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Goucher Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goucher Elementary School?
Goucher Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goucher Elementary School offer ?
Goucher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goucher Elementary School part of?
Goucher Elementary School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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