What grades does Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 serve?

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Tea area.

Where is Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 located?

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is a urban school in Tea, SD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?

The student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 13.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Tea, SD?

Schools in Tea include Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Tea area.

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Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Tea, South Dakota|Tea Area School District 41-5

Tea, SD 57064

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Fri

Early Dismissal / JK-5 P/T Conf. & 6-12 Staff In-servicehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - JK-5 P/T Conf. 1pm-4pm, 6-12 Staff In-service 1pm-4pm

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

MS/HS Semester TestingexamDistrict-wide

Dec

Tue

Early Dismissal / End of 2nd Quarterhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - End of 2nd Quarter (44 days) / Staff In-Service

Dec

Wed

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

No School - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Jan

Mon

Classes ResumeEventDistrict-wide

School resumes after Winter Break

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

262

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Tea Area School District 41-5

Econ. Disadvantaged

33.6%

Phone

(605)498-2700

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

216

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

16.17

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

0.31999999

Nurses

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,838

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,356

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,457

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 48%Local 45%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$332,513

+1.4% 1yr+34.7% 5yr

Sioux Falls, SD metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.7%

Below 150% poverty line

2.3%

Unemployment rate

8.3%

Uninsured residents

7.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

392

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

354

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

103 (29%)

Speech/Language Impairment

63 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

43 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

36 (10%)

Autism

32 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

18 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

292

Current enrollment

Growing(+85% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Nov 6, 2026

Early Dismissal / JK-5 P/T Conf. & 6-12 Staff In-service

Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - JK-5 P/T Conf. 1pm-4pm, 6-12 Staff In-service 1pm-4pm

half_day

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

No School Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Break

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

MS/HS Semester Testing

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Tea Area School District 41-5. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide No School - Labor Day Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Homecoming / Early DismissalDistrict-wide Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - HOMECOMING	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School - Staff In-serviceDistrict-wide No School for students - Staff In-service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Early Dismissal / End of 1st QuarterDistrict-wide Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - End of 1st Quarter (41days) / Staff In-Service	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Early Dismissal / JK-5 P/T Conf. & 6-12 Staff In-serviceDistrict-wide Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - JK-5 P/T Conf. 1pm-4pm, 6-12 Staff In-service 1pm-4pm	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	MS/HS Semester TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Early Dismissal / End of 2nd QuarterDistrict-wide Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - End of 2nd Quarter (44 days) / Staff In-Service	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Classes ResumeDistrict-wide School resumes after Winter Break	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - Staff In-ServiceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	February Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Dismissal / End of 3rd QuarterDistrict-wide Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - End of 3rd Quarter (44 days) / Staff In-Service	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Dismissal / JK-5 P/T Conf. & 6-12 Staff In-serviceDistrict-wide Early Dismissal (3 hrs.) - JK-5 P/T Conf. 1pm-4pm, 6-12 Staff In-service 1pm-4pm	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Easter Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	MS/HS Semester TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Sun, May 16, 2027	GraduationDistrict-wide Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Last Day of School / Early DismissalDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (3 hrs.), HS Checkout by Grade, End of 4th Quarter (44 Days), Staff In-Service 1pm-4pm	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Staff CheckoutDistrict-wide Morning Only	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—

Showing 22 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 currently enrolls 262 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in SD.