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Chamberlin School

262 White Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403

Top 10% School in Vermont

Ranked 4 of 68 in Vermont

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About Chamberlin School

Chamberlin School is a public school in South Burlington, Vermont, a small city. It serves students from prekindergarten to fifth grade. The school has about 480 students and 18 teachers for every 1 student, which is more than the district average. There are 27 full-time equivalent teachers and 1 full-time school counselor on staff. There are 46% female and 54% male students, and about 31% of the students are from low-income families. Chamberlin School's academic programs focus on basic reading, writing, and math skills, with extra activities in science, social studies, and the arts. According to state assessment data, 62% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 52% did the same in reading. This number is better than the average for the district and the state. The student body at Chamberlin School is fairly diverse, and the school benefits from a lot of community involvement. Overall, the school is a favorable place to learn, and students do well in their classes and have room to grow in their core subjects.

Chamberlin School Contact Information

Address

262 White Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403

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Phone

(802) 652-7400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 52% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
480
Total Students
$62874
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chamberlin School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 74.58%
Asian 4.58%
Hispanic 5.21%
Black 7.08%
Two+ Races 8.54%
Native Am. 0%
White
74.58%
Asian
4.58%
Hispanic
5.21%
Black
7.08%
Two+ Races
8.54%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 480
46.25%
222 Female
53.75%
258 Male

Student Population

480 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

480 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A lot of people have been talking about how great Chamberlin School in South Burlington, Vermont, is. Kerry Farrell, the nurse at the school, was named the 2024 VT School Nurse of the Year. This shows how much she cares about her students' health. Mrs. Post also won the Sherry Schoenberg Leadership Award at the VTPBIS Forum, and the school recently got a Recognition Ribbon. Lisa Rundle, the Social Emotional Learning Coach, won the Ted Manazir School Board Award last year. She is one of the many talented teachers at the school.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school does Chamberlin School offer?

Ans. Students can learn and grow safely at Chamberlin School. They are encouraged to try new things, get involved, and boost their self-esteem through positive experiences in the classroom.

Q2. What does the school do to make students more curious?

Ans. Teachers design lessons that promote questioning, exploration, and thoughtful discussion to keep students engaged in learning.

Q3. How do you make sure the school culture is good?

Ans. Respectful behavior, clear expectations, and consistent routines help create a welcoming atmosphere.

Q4. Do students get to work with each other?

Ans. Students can work on their teamwork and communication skills by doing things together.

Q5. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to go to events and talk to staff members openly.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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