Enrollment
208
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 is a mid-sized middle school in Chamberlain, South Dakota, enrolling 208 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 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 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% 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.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 208 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chamberlain School District 07-1 also operates Chamberlain Elementary - 03 (407 students) and Chamberlain High School - 01 (243 students) alongside Chamberlain Jr. High - 02.
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 Jr. High - 02 compares
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chamberlain School District 07-1, which includes Chamberlain Jr. High - 02.
$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 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
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chamberlain on the city page.
Is Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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