Goose Creek Primary School

200 FOSTER CREEK RD GOOSE CREEK SC 29445

About Goose Creek Primary School

Goose Creek Primary School is an essential leader among Elementary Schools in South Carolina. Goose Creek Primary School provides early learning for students Pre-K through 2nd grade. Goose Creek Primary has approximately 900 students with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social development during the most important stage of education. The student population is incredibly diverse in terms of cultural backgrounds. — nearly all qualify for free or reduced lunch—the school has robust support services in place, including speech therapy, reading intervention, and family involvement programs. Students also have opportunities in art, music, physical education, and technology labs which enhance creativity and confidence. Goose Creek Primary School’s commitment to establishing a firm foundation for young learners sets it apart as a notable school in South Carolina's Elementary Schools.

Contact Information

Address

200 FOSTER CREEK RD GOOSE CREEK SC 29445

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Phone

(843) 820-8008

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
945
Total Students
$59116
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 103 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Goose Creek Primary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

103

of 161 in South Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 52.2%
Black 28.5%
Two+ Races 6.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
12.1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
52.2%
Black
28.5%
Two+ Races
6.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 945
49.4%
467 Female
50.6%
478 Male

Student Population

945 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

456 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1: In which ways could parents support Goose Creek Primary?

A: Parents may volunteer their time, attend PTA meetings, help with events, and support clubs or classroom activities. These are all great ways to be involved in your child’s education!

Q2: What does the school look like?

A: The school is full of new classrooms, playgrounds, a library, rooms for computer work, a gym, and secure locking entrance doors. A safe and fun environment is our goal!

Q3: Does Goose Creek Primary have STEM programs?

A: Yes, STEM is embedded in all subject areas. Students have hands-on experiences in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math to promote productive thinking and problem solving.

Q4: Are there after or before school programs?

A: Yes, after school programs have homework help, activities, and supervision before and after school.

Q5: Are the teachers good at Goose Creek Primary?

A: Yes, the teachers are educated and caring, and they are dedicated to students’ academic progress, creativity, and social and emotional growth.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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