At a glance
Reported students
379
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
458.5
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06: 379 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tea. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Tea Area School District 41-5. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.8%) and multiracial (7.7%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.32
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.8%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tea Area School District 41-5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
Tea Area Middle School - 02
Middle · Grades 06–08
583 reported students
Tea Area High School - 03
High · Grades 09–12
717 reported students
Tea Area Preschool - 07
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Elementary · Tea Area School District 41-5 | KG–05 | 538 | 0.7 mi |
| Adventure Elementary - 10 Elementary · Harrisburg School District 41-2 | KG–05 | 440 | 3.6 mi |
| Explorer Elementary - 04 Elementary · Harrisburg School District 41-2 | KG–05 | 338 | 4 mi |
| Endeavor Elementary - 07 Elementary · Harrisburg School District 41-2 | PK–05 | 358 | 4.5 mi |
| RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | PK–05 | 846 | 4.5 mi |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | KG–05 | 661 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06
What grades does Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 serve?
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tea Area School District 41-5.
How many students attend Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06?
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 reported 379 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 381 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 379 students and 25.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Tea Area School District 41-5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 in?
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 is part of Tea Area School District 41-5, based in Tea, SD, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 (0.7 mi), Adventure Elementary - 10 (3.6 mi), Explorer Elementary - 04 (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.