Explorer Elementary - 04 vs Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer Elementary - 04
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Tea · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 226 | #25 of 226 |
| National rank | #8638 of 50,301 | #5577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Tea |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 73.9).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on math proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 27.8%).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.4).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is the larger school with 538 students compared with 338.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Explorer Elementary - 04 better than Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Explorer Elementary - 04 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Tea in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Elementary - 04: 338. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Elementary - 04 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is 47th of 226 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is 25th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).