Lake Murray Elementary

753 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.

753

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Murray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	51
Black	31
Asian	33
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
590 (78.4%)
Hispanic
51 (6.8%)
Two or More
45 (6.0%)
Asian
33 (4.4%)
Black
31 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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 05
Phone:	(803)476-4600
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 131

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 173

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Murray Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	131
Grade 1	137
Grade 2	173
Grade 3	147
Grade 4	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Murray Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	368	48.9%
Male	385	51.1%

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Lexington 05

483 Students

120 Piney Grove Road
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Elementary School Pre-K - 5th