McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 vs Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
296 students
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 Watertown, South Dakota | Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 226 | #179 of 226 |
| National rank | #17362 of 50,301 | #27649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| city | Watertown | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 46.4).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 40.1%).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 is the larger school with 296 students compared with 292.
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 McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 better than Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 ranks higher (61.2 vs 46.4 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 McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06: 296. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 is 111th of 226 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 179th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).