- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chamberlain, SD
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlain Jr. High - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461200000889
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 earns 29/100 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.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chamberlain · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chamberlain, SD.
School address
District: Chamberlain School District 07-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461200000889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 461200000889 · Chamberlain, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 12.2:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Chamberlain Elementary - 03 (407 students)
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chamberlain El
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
407 students
- Chamberlain Hi
Chamberlain High School - 01
243 students
- This school
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
208 students
What this shows Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 compares
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 28% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 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 Jr. High - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlain Jr. High - 02'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
How many students attend Chamberlain Jr. High - 02?
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 has 208 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chamberlain, SD. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Jr. High - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Jr. High - 02?
36.8% of students at Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlain Jr. High - 02?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Chamberlain, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlain Jr. High - 02?
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Jr. High - 02 rank among public schools in Chamberlain?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 ranks #3 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 Jr. High - 02, Chamberlain School District 07-1 also operates Chamberlain Elementary - 03 (407 students) and Chamberlain High School - 01 (243 students). See the Chamberlain School District 07-1 district page for the complete list.