- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sioux Falls, SD
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Federal NCES profile for Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460005201358
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #16 of 16
- elementary schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has class sizes larger than 86% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks #16 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Tea Area School District 41-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460005201358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 460005201358 · Sioux Falls, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 17.2:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tea Area High School - 03 (717 students)
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tea Area High
Tea Area High School - 03
717 students
- Tea Area Middl
Tea Area Middle School - 02
583 students
- Tea Area Legac
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
538 students
- Tea Area Ventu
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
379 students
- This school
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
292 students
- Tea Area Presc 73
Tea Area Preschool - 07
73 students
What this shows Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 compares
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 31% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,842
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Tea Area School District 41-5 reports $9,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Area High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Middle School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Preschool - 07 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Standard public school
618 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Standard public school
608 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Standard public school
531 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Standard public school
447 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
How many students attend Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
19.9% of students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
The largest demographic group at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 rank among elementary schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks #16 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Tea Area School District 41-5?
Besides Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05, Tea Area School District 41-5 also operates Tea Area High School - 03 (717 students), Tea Area Middle School - 02 (583 students), and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 (538 students). See the Tea Area School District 41-5 district page for the complete list.