At a glance
Reported students
753
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557
Lake Murray Elementary: 753 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 777
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Lake Murray Elementary
Lake Murray Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Chapin. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Lexington 05. NCES reports 753 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Murray Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.4%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black4.1%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington 05
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chapin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
767 reported students
H. E. Corley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Ballentine Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
Seven Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
Piney Woods Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
511 reported students
Harbison West Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
Public schools near Lake Murray Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballentine Elementary Elementary · Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 523 | 2.6 mi |
| Chapin Elementary Elementary · Lexington 05 | PK–04 | 767 | 3.7 mi |
| H. E. Corley Elementary Elementary · Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 557 | 4.4 mi |
| Dutch Fork Elementary Elementary · Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 442 | 5.7 mi |
| River Springs Elementary Elementary · Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 416 | 5.9 mi |
| Piney Woods Elementary Elementary · Lexington 05 | PK–04 | 511 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Murray Elementary
What grades does Lake Murray Elementary serve?
Lake Murray Elementary reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lexington 05.
How many students attend Lake Murray Elementary?
Lake Murray Elementary reported 753 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 777 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Murray Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 753 students and 56.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Murray Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Murray Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington 05 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lake Murray Elementary in?
Lake Murray Elementary is part of Lexington 05, based in Irmo, SC, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Murray Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ballentine Elementary (2.6 mi), Chapin Elementary (3.7 mi), H. E. Corley Elementary (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.