Lake Murray Elementary

809 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

809

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Murray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	43
Black	33
Asian	34
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	3

White
654 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (5.3 %)
Two or More
42 (5.2 %)
Asian
34 (4.2 %)
Black
33 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Lexington 05
Phone:	(803)476-4600
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 152

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 158

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 187

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Murray Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	152
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	158
Grade 3	166
Grade 4	187

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Murray Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	400	49.4%
Male	409	50.6%

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Lexington 05

492 Students

120 Piney Grove Road
Columbia, SC 29210 (9.0 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th