Chamberlin School in South Burlington, VT

At a glance

Reported students

490

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Vermont elementary enrollment

92nd percentile

Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

490

Chamberlin School: 490 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

17.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 243
Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Student–teacher ratio: 8:1

What the reported data says about Chamberlin School

Chamberlin School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in South Burlington. It is one of 5 current school records connected to South Burlington School District. NCES reports 490 students for 2024–25.

Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Vermont median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.8%) and Asian (8.8%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Chamberlin School

1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7%
Students with disabilities: 14.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 23.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White69.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Black8.4%
Asian8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Orchard School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

402 reported students

Rick Marcotte Central School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

378 reported students

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

565 reported students

South Burlington High School

High · Grades 09–12

793 reported students

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Public schools near Chamberlin School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Rick Marcotte Central School Elementary · South Burlington School District	PK–05	378	0.6 mi
Edmunds Elementary School Elementary · Burlington School District	PK–05	279	2.1 mi
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Winooski Incorporated School District	PK–05	421	2.1 mi
Hiawatha Elementary School Elementary · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51	KG–02	203	2.2 mi
Champlain School Elementary · Burlington School District	PK–05	559	2.6 mi
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler Elementary · Burlington School District	PK–05	201	2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Chamberlin School

What grades does Chamberlin School serve?

Chamberlin School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Burlington School District.

How many students attend Chamberlin School?

Chamberlin School reported 490 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 243 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Chamberlin School?

The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 490 students and 27.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Chamberlin School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Chamberlin School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on South Burlington School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Chamberlin School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

23.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Chamberlin School in?

Chamberlin School is part of South Burlington School District, based in South Burlington, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Chamberlin School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rick Marcotte Central School (0.6 mi), Edmunds Elementary School (2.1 mi), J. F. Kennedy Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.