Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05's student population of 262 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
12%
3%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05's ranking?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is ranked #285 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
262 students attend Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 offer ?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 part of?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is part of Tea Area School District 41-5.
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