Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 vs Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 226 | #179 of 226 |
| National rank | #37221 of 50,301 | #27649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 44.5% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 32.0).
- •Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 85.2%).
- •Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.6).
- •Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is the larger school with 292 students compared with 291.
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 Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 better than Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 ranks higher (46.4 vs 32.0 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 Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10: 291. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is 195th of 226 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 179th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).