Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chamberlain Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chamberlain Elementary - 03's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chamberlain Elementary - 03 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
41%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
45%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chamberlain Elementary - 03's ranking?
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 is ranked #429 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Chamberlain Elementary - 03?
404 students attend Chamberlain Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Chamberlain Elementary - 03 students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chamberlain Elementary - 03?
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chamberlain Elementary - 03 offer ?
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chamberlain Elementary - 03 part of?
Chamberlain Elementary - 03 is part of Chamberlain School District 07-1.
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