Serving 292 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- 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 292 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 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 0.65, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
13%
3%
White
54%
66%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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 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?
292 students attend Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 14:1, 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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