LAKE MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lake Murray Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lexington 05 school district, located in Chapin, SC with about 965 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, Lake Murray Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lake Murray Elementary School, located in Chapin, South Carolina, is a key part of the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development. Serving a growing community near the shores of Lake Murray, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the diverse needs of its elementary-age population through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core academics, Lake Murray Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. The school frequently engages in community-building activities and leverages its location to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining high expectations and providing personalized learning opportunities, the institution strives to prepare its students for future success as they transition to the district's middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact Lake Murray Elementary at (803) 476-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1531 Three Dog Road
Chapin, SC 29036
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LAKE MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chapin, SC with about 965 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lexington 05
Total Students:
965
Teachers:
63.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 965 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Black or African American
3.0%
Asian
2.8%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.