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Chapin Elementary

PublicGrades -1–4
Chapin, South Carolina · Lexington 05
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students767
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 538
767
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
37%-39.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Chapin Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Chapin, South Carolina. The school enrolls 767 students. It is part of the Lexington 05 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictLexington 05
County45063
CityChapin
ZIP29036
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450282000753

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment767
White75.2%
Hispanic / Latino9.1%
Black / African American7.4%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races6.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
75.2%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
7.4%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
6.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %37%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)