Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

Summary:

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving 236 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Tea Area School District 41-5, which is ranked 37 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the Tea Area School District 41-5 and the state of South Dakota generally perform well, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has consistently lower test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for all grades were around 49%, compared to the district's 54-55% and the state's 42-50%. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th-grade Mathematics, where only 38% of students were proficient, compared to the district's 54% and the state's 41%. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.7% to 17.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state's average of around 10%.

When compared to nearby schools in the Sioux Falls School District, such as Sonia Sotomayor Elementary and All City Elementary, Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 generally performs worse in terms of test scores and other key metrics. The school's growing population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the increase in free and reduced-price lunch rates, may be contributing to its academic challenges. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, further investigation into its instructional practices and support systems may be warranted to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2700 S Lancaster Dr
       Sioux Falls, SD  57106


(605) 498-2700

District: Tea Area School District 41-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,942 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
Hispanic:
17.4%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Tea Area School District 41-5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Tea Area School District 41-5.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is $9,942, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Tea Area School District 41-5!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 113th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tea Area School District 41-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Tea Area School District 41-5 37th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

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Rank History for all students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.70 88th 207 57.5%
2018 36.82 147th 204 27.9%
2019 28.76 166th 206 19.4%
2021 63.13 81st 202 59.9%
2022 44.44 121st 202 40.1%
2023 45.49 111th 204 45.6%
2024 49.23 113th 201 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.23 47th 112 58.0%
2024 37.84 70th 110 36.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.82 88th 150 41.3%
2023 42.23 94th 154 39.0%
2024 54.02 82nd 165 50.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.05 120th 160 25.0%
2021 59.87 61st 157 61.1%
2022 48.26 85th 154 44.8%
2023 51.15 82nd 166 50.6%
2024 43.40 90th 161 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.34 142nd 191 25.7%
2021 73.19 37th 185 80.0%
2022 53.72 81st 184 56.0%
2023 58.73 77th 185 58.4%
2024 61.97 65th 184 64.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Test Scores
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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Open Quote We moved into this neighborhood in 2018 and our son attends this school for the first year. The teachers, principal and rest of the staff are absolutely incredible. Our son struggled with the change but because of the teachers and Mrs. Hanson, he has adjusted and has done a complete 180. We were given so many resources to help our son change his behavior. We used them and he's now a completely different kid. Happier, smarter and loves helping others. We love this school!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 49 7 1 5 1 0 5 0 68
2017 62 9 2 8 1 0 10 0 92
2018 70 12 2 7 2 0 6 0 99
2019 103 13 2 13 0 0 10 0 141
2020 112 12 4 15 1 0 14 0 158
2021 120 14 4 31 2 0 16 0 187
2022 125 19 7 31 2 0 21 0 205
2023 142 24 6 41 3 0 20 0 236

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 68 8.0 8.5 44.1
2017 92 9.4 9.7 39.1
2018 99 9.5 10.3 35.4
2019 141 12.6 11.1 28.4
2020 158 13.7 11.5 31.6
2021 187 13.8 13.4 27.8
2022 205 17.3 11.8 11.7
2023 236 17.3 13.6 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 68 8.0 8.5 44.1
2017 92 9.4 9.7 39.1
2018 99 9.5 10.3 35.4
2019 141 12.6 11.1 28.4
2020 158 13.7 11.5 31.6
2021 187 13.8 13.4 27.8
2022 205 17.3 11.8 11.7
2023 236 17.3 13.6 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $525 (5.8%) $8,591 (94.2%) $9,117
2021 $530 (5.6%) $8,869 (94.4%) $9,398
2022 $1,244 (13.0%) $8,346 (87.0%) $9,591
2023 $823 (8.3%) $9,119 (91.7%) $9,942

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 204 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05)45.844.1
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area School District 41-5)6757.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05)58.367.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tea Area School District 41-5)68.765.9
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05)26.351.5
 25.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tea Area School District 41-5)72.663.5
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05)21.142.4
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tea Area School District 41-5)65.964.7
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05)37.247.8
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tea Area School District 41-5)56.756.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05)41.948.9
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tea Area School District 41-5)51.355.1
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students141236
 67.4%
African American1324
 84.6%
American Indian03
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic1341
 215.4%
Pacific Islander00
White103142
 37.9%
Two or More Races1020
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.4%28%
 0.4%


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Students at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 are 60% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks 113th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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