- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chapin, SC
Lake Murray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Murray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450282000247
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Murray Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Chapin · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Murray Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Murray Elementary ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Chapin, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lake Murray Elementary shrank from 809 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 450282000247 · Chapin, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 13:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Lake Murray Elementary shrank from 809 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lake Murray Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school
Lake Murray Elementary
753 students
What this shows Lake Murray Elementary reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Murray Elementary compares
Lake Murray Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 77% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Lake Murray Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Murray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Murray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Chapin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Murray Elementary
How many students attend Lake Murray Elementary?
Lake Murray Elementary has 753 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chapin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Murray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Murray Elementary is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Murray Elementary?
17.2% of students at Lake Murray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Murray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Murray Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Chapin, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Murray Elementary?
Lake Murray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Murray Elementary rank among public schools in Chapin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Murray Elementary ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Chapin, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chapin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Lake Murray Elementary, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.