Tea Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Tea Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students

Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
14%
Black
2%
3%
White
97%
66%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
3%
0.06

Showing 1995–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tea Elementary School?
412 students attend Tea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tea Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tea Elementary School?
Tea Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Elementary School offer ?
Tea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tea Elementary School part of?
Tea Elementary School is part of Lennox School District 41-4.

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