Summary:
W. B. Goodwin Elementary is a public elementary school in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving 431 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, with a diverse student population of 48.96% African American, 43.85% Hispanic, and 3.71% White students.
Despite the school's high spending per student, which has increased from $11,991 in 2019-2020 to $19,246 in 2022-2023, W. B. Goodwin Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in South Carolina, with only 25.8% of 3rd graders, 24.2% of 4th graders, and 34.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and Hispanic students, who rank 312th out of 369 and 89th out of 115 South Carolina elementary schools, respectively, in English Language Arts proficiency. In comparison, Drayton Hall Elementary, located just 1.5 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with 63.5% of 3rd graders, 68% of 4th graders, and 80.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The challenges faced by W. B. Goodwin Elementary suggest that the school may need to implement more targeted and effective interventions to address the unique needs of its diverse student population, particularly those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's high spending per student without corresponding improvements in academic outcomes also raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of the school's educational strategies and practices. As part of the Charleston 01 district, W. B. Goodwin Elementary's performance highlights the importance of addressing educational disparities and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Charleston 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
593rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,246
Students who attend W. B. Goodwin Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1
Number of students: 424
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
46.5%
African American:
46.0%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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White:
3.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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