Chamberlin School

262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403

www.sbschools.net/Domain/10

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chamberlin School, located in South Burlington, Vermont, serves as a neighborhood elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students. As part of the South Burlington School District, the school emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong community spirit. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, Chamberlin aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for long-term academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chamberlin School is known for its commitment to the "whole child," integrating enrichment opportunities and extracurricular engagement into the school experience. The institution maintains a close-knit culture that encourages active parent involvement and strong home-school partnerships. Through a focus on values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are empowered to become lifelong learners and engaged members of their community.

490

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chamberlin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	25
Black	41
Asian	43
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
342 (69.8%)
Asian
43 (8.8%)
Black
41 (8.4%)
Two or More
38 (7.8%)
Hispanic
25 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	South Burlington School District
Phone:	(802)652-7400
Website:	http://www.sbschools.net/Domain/10
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 254

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 34