Lake Murray Elementary

901 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Murray Elementary School, located in Lexington, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Lexington County School District One. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a nurturing environment that emphasizes both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional growth of its students. The campus is designed to foster a positive, inclusive culture where educators work closely with families to ensure that children build a strong foundation for their future academic journeys.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lake Murray Elementary is recognized for its active school community and dedication to extracurricular engagement. The school integrates modern technology and diverse learning strategies into the classroom to cater to a variety of learning styles, striving to prepare students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between staff, parents, and the surrounding Lexington area, the school maintains a supportive atmosphere that celebrates student achievements and encourages a lifelong love of learning.

901

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Murray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	695
Hispanic	32
Black	65
Asian	62
Two or More	42
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
695 (77.1 %)
Black
65 (7.2 %)
Asian
62 (6.9 %)
Two or More
42 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
32 (3.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 01
Phone:	(803)821-3100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 137