Our School
School District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties is proud to present
Ballentine Elementary School,
one of the Blue Ribbon schools in our district.
BES serves children from the Ballentine and surrounding attendance areas,
where our students continue their academic journey,
feeding into Chapin Middle and High School.
Use the links below to learn more about our school, meet our Principal
and the rest of our leadership team, and more!
Our Mission
The mission of Ballentine Elementary School is to join together the community, staff, students, and
families to ensure that all students are provided a world-class, rigorous education.
Our Vision
In partnership with the community, staff, students, and families, Ballentine Elementary School
will exemplify excellence in education in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment in
order to prepare our students to be fully participating citizens and leaders.
We will foster the development of creative thinking, encourage curiosity and
problem-solving, promote respect for individual differences and
uphold high ethical standards.