Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01's student population of 532 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is 0.24, which is less 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
#66 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)68%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Legacy Elementary - 01's ranking?
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is ranked #66 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
532 students attend Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 offer ?
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 part of?
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is part of Tea Area School District 41-5.
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