Chapin Elementary

940 Old Bush River Road
Chapin, SC 29036

767 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Chapin Elementary School, located at 940 Old Bush River Road in Chapin, South Carolina, is a key institution within the Lexington-Richland School District Five. Serving a vibrant suburban community near Lake Murray, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically focused environment for young learners. It places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining high standards of excellence consistent with the reputation of the surrounding district.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated educators, engaged parents, and active community members. Beyond its core curriculum, Chapin Elementary often integrates extracurricular opportunities and character-building initiatives to help students develop well-rounded skills. Because of its location in a growing area, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, acting as a hub for community connection and a symbol of the region’s commitment to quality public education.

767

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	70
Black	57
Asian	9
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	2

White
577 (75.2%)
Hispanic
70 (9.1%)
Black
57 (7.4%)
Two or More
52 (6.8%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)575-5900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 72

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 161

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chapin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	161

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chapin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	388	50.6%
Male	379	49.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th