Best Elementary Schools in Chapin, SC

Summary:

The city of Chapin, South Carolina is home to three elementary schools serving grades K-5: Lake Murray Elementary, Chapin Elementary, and Piney Woods Elementary. These schools are part of the Lexington 05 school district.

Lake Murray Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 35 elementary schools in South Carolina and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with over 70% of students proficient or better in science, and over 75% proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Chapin Elementary and Piney Woods Elementary have mixed results, with some scores above the district and state averages, and others below.

While Lake Murray Elementary has the lowest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 18.54%, Chapin Elementary has the highest at 33.92%. Additionally, Chapin Elementary has the most diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races compared to the other two schools. This diversity could provide valuable learning opportunities for students and contribute to a more inclusive school environment.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SC READY English Language Arts (2023)		SC READY Mathematics (2023)		SCPASS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SCPASS Science 4th 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	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 476-4600	809	58	13.9	18.5%	654 (80.8%)	33 (4.1%)	43 (5.3%)	34 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.2%)	93.3	35^th of 644 public elementary schools	94.6%		95	26^th of 625 public elementary schools	95.8%	9	79.8	76.8	84.6	75.2	70.5	$12,365	$543	$496	$1,039	$10,013	$1,313	$11,326
Chapin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	940 Old Bush River Road	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 575-5900	790	61	12.9	33.9%	613 (77.6%)	54 (6.8%)	54 (6.8%)	13 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (6.8%)	72.1	173^rd of 644 public elementary schools	73.1%		82.8	99^th of 625 public elementary schools	84.2%	74	68.5	61.3	68.5	50.6	53.6	$13,186	$640	$480	$1,121	$10,695	$1,370	$12,065
Piney Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	816 Amicks Ferry Road	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 756-1100	501	40	12.5	28.9%	410 (81.8%)	23 (4.6%)	40 (8.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	58	263^rd of 644 public elementary schools	59.2%					(n/a)	56.5	65.2	44.6	42.9	53.6

Cities Near Chapin

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Little Mountain	5.36 mi	1	68^th
Irmo	6.27 mi	9	60^th
Prosperity	8.88 mi	3	56^th
Lexington	9.69 mi	22	46^th
Columbia	10.39 mi	82	138^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.