Chamberlain Elementary - 03

Chamberlain School District 07-1
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
397 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Chamberlain Elementary School, located at 307 E Kellam Ave in Chamberlain, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Chamberlain School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and the personal development of its students. The facility serves as a central hub for primary education in the region, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during the formative years of childhood.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit characteristic of the Chamberlain area. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering resources and updates regarding student activities and district policies. Chamberlain Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future academic success while ensuring they feel welcomed and encouraged within a safe, structured educational setting.
397
Total Students
40.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (43.3 %)
  • American Indian
    167 (42.1 %)
  • Two or More
    44 (11.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chamberlain School District 07-1
Phone: (605)234-4460
Website: http://ces.chamberlain.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 72
Gender Ratio