Enrollment
407
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chamberlain Elementary - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chamberlain Elementary - 03
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 is a mid-sized elementary school in Chamberlain, South Dakota, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 407 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chamberlain School District 07-1 also operates Chamberlain High School - 01 (243 students) and Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 (208 students) alongside Chamberlain Elementary - 03.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chamberlain Elementary - 03 compares
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chamberlain School District 07-1, which includes Chamberlain Elementary - 03.
$13,938
Per student
+3%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 25.2%
Federal 34.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chamberlain on the city page.
Is Chamberlain Elementary - 03 a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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