Very Good
#97 of 574 schools in SD
Top 17% in state
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Tea Area School District 41-5
PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#97 of 574
In Tea
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
Tea Area School District 41-5
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Elementary School in Tea · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Tea, SD, part of Tea Area School District 41-5. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 serves approximately 262 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 8.1
- SD avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 — Students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 16 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Compares
See how Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 (rated 7.5/10, 4.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), a more accessible option. Additionally, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 (rated 6.6/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), a more accessible option. For more schools in Tea, see our Tea schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Discovery Elementary - 26 Sioux Falls | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 Sioux Falls | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 Sioux Falls | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Sioux Falls | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| BETHEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls | 1.8 mi | — |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Sioux Falls | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Sioux Falls | 2.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Hayward Elementary - 38 Sioux Falls | 2.8 mi | 2.9 |
| CHOICES JR. HIGH Sioux Falls | 2.7 mi | — |
| SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls | 3.3 mi | 7.1 |
| SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls | 3.3 mi | 7.4 |
| George McGovern Middle School -09 Sioux Falls | 3.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 Sioux Falls | 3.4 mi | — |
| Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 Sioux Falls | 3.4 mi | — |
| Tea Area High School - 03 Tea | 4.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Jefferson High School - 67 Sioux Falls | 4.0 mi | 3.8 |
| Tea Area Middle School - 02 Tea | 4.6 mi | 6.5 |
| CTE - 37 Sioux Falls | 3.9 mi | — |
| Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea | 4.8 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57064 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,351
Median Home Value
$330,800
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
Population
7,619
College Educated
39.2%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
32.3
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|---|---|
| Ipswich Elementary - 02 Ipswich, SD | 7.9 |
| SACRED HEART MIDDLE SCHOOL - Yankton, SD | 7.9 |
| Arlington Elementary - 02 Arlington, SD | 8.0 |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 Watertown, SD | 8.0 |
| Webster Area Elementary - 03 Webster, SD | 8.0 |
| RONCALLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aberdeen, SD | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
What grades does Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 serve?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 rank in SD?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks #97 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 a charter school?
No, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 a Title I school?
No, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
33.6% of students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 33.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (605) 498-2700
Resources & Links
District
Tea Area School District 41-5- District Enrollment
- 2,408
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,838
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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