Enrollment
73
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tea, SD
Tea Area Preschool - 07
Federal NCES profile for Tea Area Preschool - 07, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460005201426
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tea Area Preschool - 07 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Tea · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 73:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tea Area Preschool - 07 has class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tea Area Preschool - 07 ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Tea, SD.
School address
District: Tea Area School District 41-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460005201426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
73:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+437% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tea Area Preschool - 07 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tea Area Preschool - 07
Tea Area Preschool - 07 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tea, South Dakota, enrolling 73 students.
Class loads run heavy: 73:1 is larger than about 99% of South Dakota schools and 437% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.0% free-meal eligibility runs 100% below the South Dakota average.
With 73 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Tea Area School District 41-5 spends $8,726 per pupil, 35% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tea Area School District 41-5 also operates Tea Area High School - 03 (717 students) and Tea Area Middle School - 02 (583 students) alongside Tea Area Preschool - 07.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tea Area Preschool - 07 compares
Tea Area Preschool - 07 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 73:1 | ▲ 437% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
73:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
73:1
students per teacher
- 437% above state mean
Top 99% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tea Area School District 41-5, which includes Tea Area Preschool - 07.
$8,726
Per student
-35%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 50.0%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tea Area Preschool - 07 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Area High School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tea Area Preschool - 07's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~73:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tea Area Preschool - 07
How many students attend Tea Area Preschool - 07?
Tea Area Preschool - 07 has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tea, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Preschool - 07?
The student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Preschool - 07 is 73:1, which is 437% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 365% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tea Area Preschool - 07?
0.0% of students at Tea Area Preschool - 07 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tea Area Preschool - 07?
Tea Area Preschool - 07 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tea Area Preschool - 07 rank among public schools in Tea?
By Resource Investment Index, Tea Area Preschool - 07 ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Tea, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tea on the city page.
Is Tea Area Preschool - 07 a good school?
Tea Area Preschool - 07 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tea Area School District 41-5?
Besides Tea Area Preschool - 07, 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.
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