- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chamberlain, SD
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlain Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 461200000118
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chamberlain · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chamberlain, SD.
School address
District: Chamberlain School District 07-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461200000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 461200000118 · Chamberlain, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 10.2:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Chamberlain High School - 01 (243 students)
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
407 students
- Chamberlain Hi
Chamberlain High School - 01
243 students
- Chamberlain Jr
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
208 students
What this shows Chamberlain Elementary - 03 reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamberlain Elementary - 03 compares
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 57% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 22% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 39.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Chamberlain Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Chamberlain School District 07-1 reports $14,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chamberlain Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlain Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamberlain Elementary - 03
How many students attend Chamberlain Elementary - 03?
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chamberlain, SD. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Elementary - 03 is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 35% 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 Chamberlain Elementary - 03?
45.1% of students at Chamberlain Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlain Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlain Elementary - 03 is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Chamberlain, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlain Elementary - 03?
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Chamberlain Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Chamberlain?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chamberlain, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Besides Chamberlain Elementary - 03, Chamberlain School District 07-1 also operates Chamberlain High School - 01 (243 students) and Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 (208 students). See the Chamberlain School District 07-1 district page for the complete list.