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Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 vs. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01

Should you attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 or Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
500 W Charish St
Tea, SD 57064
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
379 students
532 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#36 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 10%)
#43 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in SD)
68%
(Top 10% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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55-59%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
96
109
Grade 1 Students
68
95
Grade 2 Students
50
92
Grade 3 Students
81
75
Grade 4 Students
84
81
Grade 5 Students
-
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
94%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.12
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tea Area School District 41-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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