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Chamberlain School District 07-1

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
851
Students
$16,186
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
48.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chamberlain School District 07-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 851 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,186 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chamberlain Elementary - 03KG–05397
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chamberlain Jr. High - 0206–08182
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chamberlain High School - 0109–12272
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,186+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
40%
State
25.2%
Local (property tax)
40.2%
Federal
34.7%

Funding is shared between state (25%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (35%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
851
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
35% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chamberlain School District 07-1?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 851 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chamberlain School District 07-1?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chamberlain School District 07-1 spend per student?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 spends $16,186 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chamberlain School District 07-1?
48% of students in Chamberlain School District 07-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chamberlain School District 07-1?
No, Chamberlain School District 07-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chamberlain School District 07-1 serve?
Chamberlain School District 07-1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chamberlain School District 07-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chamberlain School District 07-1 is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.