Very Good

#152 of 574 schools in SD

Top 26% in state

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01

Elementary School · Tea Area School District 41-5

PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

532

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

532

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#152 of 574

In Tea

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Tea Area School District 41-5

Academic performance

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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About Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is a public elementary school in Tea, SD, part of Tea Area School District 41-5. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 serves approximately 532 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts below district

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
District avg 8.1
SD avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress8.8Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data11

Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics9.0Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+13.4 pts

Adjusted Percentile85th

Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1

Per-Pupil Spending$9,838

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 — Students at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

13.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 68.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 72.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 22 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

74%

ELA

77%

2010

Math

78%

ELA

84%

2011

Math

81%

ELA

80%

2012

Math

78%

ELA

84%

2016

Math

49%

ELA

50%

2017

Math

60%

ELA

58%

2018

Math

71%

ELA

74%

2019

Math

71%

ELA

74%

2020*

Math

65%

ELA

71%

2021*

Math

65%

ELA

71%

2022

Math

63%

ELA

69%

* 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: 8.8/10.

How Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Compares

See how Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

7.5/10

74th percentile in SD

Academic

9.0/10

Excellent

Growth

8.8/10

Excellent

Environment

2.1/10

Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

14%

Teaching Staff

18:1 student-teacher ratio

30 teachers

Location

PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Endeavor Elementary - 07 (rated 8.6/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Adventure Elementary - 10 (rated 8.5/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tea, see our Tea schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Tea Area Middle School - 02 Tea	0.2 mi	556	6.5
Tea Area High School - 03 Tea	0.3 mi	670	6.1
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 Tea	0.7 mi	388	8.8
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls	3.9 mi	910	6.8
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	3.4 mi	241	7.1
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	3.4 mi	233	7.4
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Sioux Falls	4.2 mi	659	6.6
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Tea	4.8 mi	262	7.9
Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls	3.9 mi	342	7.0
Roosevelt High School - 03 Sioux Falls	4.9 mi	1,776	5.1
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 Sioux Falls	4.2 mi	8	—
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 Sioux Falls	4.2 mi	1	—
Adventure Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls	3.9 mi	421	8.5
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Sioux Falls	5.2 mi	591	5.3
Discovery Elementary - 26 Sioux Falls	5.8 mi	867	5.3
Memorial Middle School - 04 Sioux Falls	5.8 mi	1,138	5.9
CHOICES JR. HIGH Sioux Falls	5.2 mi	7	—
BETHEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	5.8 mi	21	—
Endeavor Elementary - 07 Sioux Falls	4.5 mi	388	8.6
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls	4.8 mi	523	8.2

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

Median Age

32.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01

What grades does Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 serve?

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 rank in SD?

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks #152 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Legacy Elementary - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 a charter school?

No, Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 a Title I school?

No, Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?

13.5% of students at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.