Tea Area School District 41-5
2,509 Students
6 Schools
District Overview
Located at 131 N Poplar in Tea, South Dakota, the Tea Area School District 41-5 serves as a vibrant educational system situated within the Sioux Falls metropolitan region. Designated as a fringe town school district, this fully operational public entity manages six academic facilities delivering a complete PK–12 educational pathway. With a total enrollment of 2,509 students spanning from early childhood prekindergarten through high school graduation, the district offers a welcoming, structured environment designed to support steady academic growth at every developmental stage.
To maintain high instructional standards and campus operations, the district relies on an extensive professional workforce comprising roughly 575 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features approximately 291 dedicated full-time equivalent teachers, 33 instructional aides, and over 251 support personnel, ensuring students receive comprehensive guidance both inside and outside the classroom. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking further engagement can access district resources online at www.teaschools.k12.sd.us or contact the main office directly at (605) 498-2700.
To maintain high instructional standards and campus operations, the district relies on an extensive professional workforce comprising roughly 575 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features approximately 291 dedicated full-time equivalent teachers, 33 instructional aides, and over 251 support personnel, ensuring students receive comprehensive guidance both inside and outside the classroom. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking further engagement can access district resources online at www.teaschools.k12.sd.us or contact the main office directly at (605) 498-2700.
6
Total Schools
2,509
Total Students
291.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,008 |
| Hispanic | 186 |
| Black | 102 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More | 145 |
| American Indian | 30 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White2,008 (80.0%)
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Hispanic186 (7.4%)
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Two or More145 (5.8%)
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Black102 (4.1%)
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Asian35 (1.4%)
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American Indian30 (1.2%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 6 |
| Students: | 2,509* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 291.5* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.6 |
Schools in Tea Area School District 41-5
Found 6 Schools
Charter School
292 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School
717 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
538 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School
583 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School
0 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
Charter School
379 Students
Elementary School K - 5th