- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chamberlain, SD
Chamberlain High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlain High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461200000119
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlain High School - 01 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chamberlain · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlain High School - 01 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chamberlain, SD.
School address
District: Chamberlain School District 07-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461200000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Chamberlain High School - 01 held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 461200000119 · Chamberlain, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 11.6:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chamberlain Elementary - 03 (407 students)
Chamberlain High School - 01 held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Chamberlain High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chamberlain El
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
407 students
- This school
Chamberlain High School - 01
243 students
- Chamberlain Jr
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
208 students
What this shows Chamberlain High School - 01 reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamberlain High School - 01 compares
Chamberlain High School - 01 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▲ 26% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 35.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Chamberlain High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlain High School - 01'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 high 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamberlain High School - 01
How many students attend Chamberlain High School - 01?
Chamberlain High School - 01 has 243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chamberlain, SD. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain High School - 01 is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 High School - 01?
36.4% of students at Chamberlain High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlain High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlain High School - 01 is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Chamberlain, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlain High School - 01?
Chamberlain High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High School - 01 rank among public schools in Chamberlain?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain High School - 01 ranks #1 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 High School - 01, Chamberlain School District 07-1 also operates Chamberlain Elementary - 03 (407 students) and Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 (208 students). See the Chamberlain School District 07-1 district page for the complete list.