- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Burlington, VT
Chamberlin School
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500747000291
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlin School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in South Burlington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlin School has class sizes larger than 95% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlin School ranks #3 of 3 schools in South Burlington, VT.
School address
District: South Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500747000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Chamberlin School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 500747000291 · South Burlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 16.9:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Burlington High School (793 students)
Chamberlin School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Chamberlin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Burlingt
South Burlington High School
793 students
- Frederick H. T
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
565 students
- This school
Chamberlin School
490 students
- Orchard School
Orchard School
402 students
- Rick Marcotte
Rick Marcotte Central School
378 students
What this shows Chamberlin School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamberlin School compares
Chamberlin School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 41% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Vermont - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Asian 8.8%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Chamberlin School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for South Burlington School District reports $23,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chamberlin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rick Marcotte Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in South Burlington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamberlin School
How many students attend Chamberlin School?
Chamberlin School has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlin School is 16.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chamberlin School?
16.2% of students at Chamberlin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlin School?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlin School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in South Burlington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlin School?
Chamberlin School 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 Chamberlin School rank among schools in South Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlin School ranks #3 of 3 schools in South Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in South Burlington School District?
Besides Chamberlin School, South Burlington School District also operates South Burlington High School (793 students), Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School (565 students), and Orchard School (402 students). See the South Burlington School District district page for the complete list.