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 · Tea, SD
A Tea Area School District 41-5 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,279/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tea), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,351
Median home value
$330,800
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Elementary - 26Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Oscar Howe Elementary - 58Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 659 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tea Area School District 41-5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is listed in Tea Area School District 41-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (605) 498-2700
- Area population (ZIP 57064)
- 7,619
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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