Lake Murray Elementary School

Lake Murray Elementary is located in a lake town of Chapin in SC.

Lake Murray Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4

1531 Three Dog Rd, Chapin, SC

Lexington-Richland School District No. 5

4.7

4.5

766 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
77%

Reading Proficiency
79%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

79%

Math Proficiency

77%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

448:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

White

80.8%

Hispanic

5.3%

Two or more races

5.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.2%

Black

4.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

10/7/2020

I had a teacher there and i loved it and her name was mrs.lambuirt and it was vary clean there love it

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5.0 parent

3/6/2026

Teachers, staff, and PTO are top-notch, communication is easy, newsletters and family involvement is consistent. My child is happy to go to school and learns so much! We love LMES and are so thankful for them!

5.0 parent

11/23/2025

This is the best elementary school in the area. Full of educators that do their job not only by teaching but the truly care about our kids.

1.0 parent

5/20/2024

Las opciones de esta escuela tienen que ser antiguas. Hemos tenido problemas serios con uno de nuestros hijos

5.0 parent

10/23/2022

Exceptional school! My children were behind academically because of forced remote learning in another state. A big factor for moving here was because of the school system. LMES provided the resources my children needed and they are all doing great now! I’m forever grateful for the kindness the staff...

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List Price Range

$295K - $2.3M

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210

Average Home Value

$497,201

Median Lot Size

13,503 Sq Ft

% Renters

14%

Average Household Income

$89,535

% of College Grads

32.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,463 Sq Ft

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South Carolina Richland County Chapin 29036

Lake Murray Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Chapin, SC, in the Chapin neighborhood, and is served by the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Lake Murray Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $497,201. Discover additional schools in the area, like Providence Hebrew Day School, Shield of Faith Christian Academy, Pineview Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chapin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Murray Elementary School.

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