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Lake Murray Elementary

Public Grades K-4

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Lake Murray Elementary in Chapin, SC, is a highly rated K-4 school serving 753 students in the Lexington 05 school district, known for its strong academics and engaged community.

This school is a clear academic standout. It ranks in the top 10% of all elementary schools in South Carolina, coming in 51st out of 649 schools statewide. That puts it ahead of nearby schools like Oak Pointe Elementary (156th) and River Springs Elementary (133rd), and it consistently edges out its local rival, Chapin Elementary (72nd). Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are well above district and state averages. What's particularly impressive is how well the school supports all its students—even those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds rank in the 87th percentile statewide, showing the school closes achievement gaps that are common elsewhere.

Attendance is another major strength. Only 4.8% of students are chronically absent, compared to 15% for the district and 22.3% statewide. That's less than half the rate at River Springs Elementary (6.8%) and dramatically lower than schools just a few miles away in Irmo, like Dutch Fork Elementary (18.4%) and Nursery Road Elementary (15.7%). The school achieves these results efficiently, spending $13,913 per student—less than many lower-performing schools like Oak Pointe Elementary ($17,966). One area to note: while both boys and girls perform well above average, girls rank significantly higher statewide (25th vs. 87th for boys), suggesting a possible focus area for the school. Overall, Lake Murray offers a top-tier education with strong family involvement and a track record of excellence that's hard to beat.

753

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,913

Per pupil spending ?

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1531 Three Dog Road
Chapin, SC 29036

(803) 476-4600

District: Lexington 05

Students who attend Lake Murray Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chapin Intermediate
	Chapin Middle
High:	Chapin High

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 99th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (79% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Lexington 05

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg66%

South Carolina avg59%

51^st of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 13Elementary Schools in the Lexington 05

13^th of 75Lexington 05 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	89.8	51 of 661	92.3%	★★★★★
2025	88.8	55 of 639	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	63 of 643	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.3	35 of 644	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	26 of 625	95.8%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	15 of 622	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.2	9 of 643	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	95.1	24 of 624	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	94.9	18 of 639	97.2%	★★★★★
2016	95.2	8 of 619	98.7%	★★★★★
2015	94.2	16 of 638	97.5%	★★★★★
2014	91.1	15 of 630	97.6%	★★★★★
2013	89.2	17 of 599	97.2%	★★★★★
2012	92.0	8 of 594	98.7%	★★★★★
2011	91.8	12 of 597	98.0%	★★★★★
2010	92.4	11 of 589	98.1%	★★★★★
2009	93.3	11 of 580	98.1%	★★★★★
2008	90.4	13 of 577	97.7%	★★★★★
2007	89.9	18 of 566	96.8%	★★★★★
2006	89.4	21 of 559	96.2%	★★★★★
2005	86.1	42 of 557	92.5%	★★★★★
2004	89.3	19 of 550	96.5%	★★★★★
2003	91.9	10 of 542	98.2%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	82.8	19 of 143	86.7%	★★★★☆
2023	98.6	3 of 174	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.4	6 of 151	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	99.5	1 of 122	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	99.2	2 of 189	98.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	93.1	27 of 599	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	89.6	39 of 580	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	86.0	65 of 568	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	91.5	34 of 580	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	16 of 573	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	16 of 554	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	94.3	10 of 588	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	12 of 570	97.9%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	114 of 196	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.0	46 of 147	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	82.2	83 of 634	86.9%	★★★★☆
2025	79.0	97 of 612	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.1	109 of 602	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	88.1	40 of 608	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	88.9	38 of 600	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	8 of 580	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.1	5 of 600	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.6	29 of 588	95.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	82.0	89 of 591	84.9%	★★★★☆
2025	85.0	72 of 585	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	88.7	49 of 571	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	32 of 582	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.8	38 of 579	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	95.2	18 of 561	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	96.5	7 of 590	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	29 of 571	94.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	72.2	122 of 463	73.7%	★★★★☆
2025	70.4	130 of 459	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.9	116 of 446	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	54 of 463	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	85.2	47 of 455	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	90.1	33 of 439	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	87.5	42 of 472	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	83.5	63 of 457	86.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)95th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)87th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2024)87th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)85th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)74th percentile-19 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)42nd percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts83%+18 vs state

Mathematics80%+24 vs state

Science67%+15 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, June 20, 2011

We found the administration to be solid and the teaching to be tops. Good community involvement. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)						SC READY Mathematics (2026)						SC READY Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lake Murray Elementary	Public	K-4	1531 Three Dog Road	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 476-4600	753	57	13.3	19.6%	590 (78.4%)	31 (4.1%)	51 (6.8%)	33 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.0%)	89.8	51^st of 661 public elementary schools	92.3%		88.8	55^th of 639 public elementary schools	91.4%	4	85.5	80.6					84.9	74.6					66.9		$13,913	$646	$397	$1,044	$11,360	$1,510	$12,870
Ballentine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 Bickley Road	Irmo	29063	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 476-4500	523	39	13.4	38.4%	321 (61.4%)	105 (20.1%)	37 (7.1%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.3%)	86.6	76^th of 661 public elementary schools	88.5%		79.2	123^rd of 639 public elementary schools	80.8%	47	87.5	84.6	72.8				82.6	76.9	61.2				69.2		$16,078	$714	$476	$1,191	$13,205	$1,682	$14,887
Chapin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	940 Old Bush River Road	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 575-5900	767	60	12.8	36.6%	577 (75.2%)	57 (7.4%)	70 (9.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (6.8%)	87.1	72^nd of 661 public elementary schools	89.1%		85	86^th of 639 public elementary schools	86.5%	14	81.5	81.6					74.0	76.9					66.7		$14,279	$771	$437	$1,208	$11,521	$1,549	$13,070
H. E. Corley Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1500 Chadford Road	Irmo	29063	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 476-4001	557	55	10.1	62.9%	189 (33.9%)	222 (39.9%)	60 (10.8%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (11.5%)	70.5	190^th of 661 public elementary schools	71.3%		60.9	247^th of 639 public elementary schools	61.3%	57	76.7	71.6	72.0				75.4	56.7	52.5				50.0		$18,644	$1,553	$710	$2,262	$14,694	$1,688	$16,382
Dutch Fork Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7900 Broad River Road	Irmo	29063	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 476-3900	442	46	9.6	86.7%	130 (29.4%)	168 (38.0%)	60 (13.6%)	18 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	58 (13.1%)	29.7	464^th of 661 public elementary schools	29.8%		31.4	437^th of 639 public elementary schools	31.6%	27	50.8	48.5	49.4				44.5	47.0	40.0				42.6		$18,586	$1,449	$906	$2,355	$14,623	$1,608	$16,231
River Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Connie Wright Road	Irmo	29063	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 476-4400	416	41	10.1	42.7%	252 (60.6%)	79 (19.0%)	41 (9.9%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.7%)	78.2	135^th of 661 public elementary schools	79.6%		77	141^st of 639 public elementary schools	77.9%	6	79.0	79.4	75.3				76.3	66.2	46.6				63.3		$16,673	$710	$535	$1,245	$13,725	$1,703	$15,428
Piney Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	816 Amicks Ferry Road	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 756-1100	511	40	12.7	30.9%	420 (82.2%)	31 (6.1%)	36 (7.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	83.4	100^th of 661 public elementary schools	84.9%		82.9	97^th of 639 public elementary schools	84.8%	3	74.2	83.7					71.0	65.0					72.8		$15,662	$799	$474	$1,273	$12,706	$1,683	$14,389
GREEN Charter School Midlands	Public, Charter	K-8	7820 Broad River Road	Irmo	29063	Richland County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(803) 563-5387	258	26	9.9	68.6%	54 (20.9%)	156 (60.5%)	25 (9.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	30.1	460^th of 661 public elementary schools	30.4%		23	504^th of 639 public elementary schools	21.1%	44	48.3		66.7				48.2		23.8						$11,689	$1,358	$94	$1,452	$6,954	$3,283	$10,237
Irmo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7401 Gibbes Street	Irmo	29063	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 476-4200	487	41	12.0	48.0%	282 (57.9%)	114 (23.4%)	46 (9.4%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.4%)	63.7	234^th of 661 public elementary schools	64.6%		67	211^th of 639 public elementary schools	67.0%	23	75.4	65.8	71.9				72.3	52.1	43.7				53.5		$15,401	$788	$464	$1,252	$12,145	$2,004	$14,149
Oak Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 River Bottom Road	Irmo	29063	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 476-4100	484	44	11.0	48.9%	278 (57.4%)	118 (24.4%)	42 (8.7%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.1%)	74.8	159^th of 661 public elementary schools	75.9%		73	180^th of 639 public elementary schools	71.8%	21	69.6	78.5	69.9				65.4	70.5	53.9				66.6		$17,966	$643	$537	$1,180	$15,191	$1,595	$16,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Murray Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Lake Murray Elementary?

Students at Lake Murray Elementary are 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.

What district is Lake Murray Elementary in?

Lexington 05

How many students attend Lake Murray Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 753 students attended Lake Murray Elementary.

Is Lake Murray Elementary a good school?

Yes. Lake Murray Elementary ranks in the top 7.7% of South Carolina elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Lake Murray Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lake Murray Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chapin Intermediate
Middle : Chapin Middle
High : Chapin High

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