Excellent

#21 of 574 schools in SD

Top 4% in state

Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06

Elementary School · Tea Area School District 41-5

PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

388

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

388

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#21 of 574

In Tea

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Tea Area School District 41-5

Academic growth

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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About Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06

Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school in Tea, SD, part of Tea Area School District 41-5. Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 serves approximately 388 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts above district

8.8

This school 8.8 · Excellent
District avg 8.1
SD avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress9.6Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data3

Annual Change0 pts/yr

Data Period2020–2022

TrendStable

Academics8.9Excellent30%

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

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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+13.7 pts

Adjusted Percentile84th

Resources & Environment6.5Average20%

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

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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1

Per-Pupil Spending$9,838

Chronic Absenteeism1.8%

Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 — Students at Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

18.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 63.7% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 65.3% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 6 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2020*

Math

62%

ELA

67%

2021*

Math

62%

ELA

67%

2022

Math

67%

ELA

62%

* 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: 9.6/10.

How Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 Compares

See how Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

8.8/10

97th percentile in SD

Academic

8.9/10

Excellent

Growth

9.6/10

Excellent

Environment

6.5/10

Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

19%

Teaching Staff

15:1 student-teacher ratio

26 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

1.8%

Location

PO Box 488, Tea, SD 57064

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Endeavor Elementary - 07 (rated 8.6/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), with a very similar rating. Another option is Adventure Elementary - 10 (rated 8.5/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 (rated 7.9/10, 5.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Tea, see our Tea schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea	0.7 mi	532	7.5
Tea Area Middle School - 02 Tea	0.9 mi	556	6.5
Tea Area High School - 03 Tea	1.0 mi	670	6.1
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	3.7 mi	241	7.1
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	3.7 mi	233	7.4
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls	4.5 mi	910	6.8
Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls	4.0 mi	342	7.0
Adventure Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls	3.6 mi	421	8.5
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Sioux Falls	4.7 mi	659	6.6
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 Sioux Falls	4.5 mi	8	—
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 Sioux Falls	4.5 mi	1	—
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Tea	5.5 mi	262	7.9
Roosevelt High School - 03 Sioux Falls	5.4 mi	1,776	5.1
Endeavor Elementary - 07 Sioux Falls	4.5 mi	388	8.6
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Sioux Falls	5.7 mi	591	5.3
CHOICES JR. HIGH Sioux Falls	5.6 mi	7	—
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls	4.7 mi	523	8.2
Discovery Elementary - 26 Sioux Falls	6.4 mi	867	5.3
Memorial Middle School - 04 Sioux Falls	6.4 mi	1,138	5.9
BETHEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	6.3 mi	21	—

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 Venture Elementary - 06

What grades does Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 serve?

Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06?

Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06?

The student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 rank in SD?

Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 ranks #21 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06's MySchoolScout rating?

Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Venture Elementary - 06?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 a charter school?

No, Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 a Title I school?

No, Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06?

18.8% of students at Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.