Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 vs Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 226 | #179 of 226 |
| National rank | #18732 of 50,301 | #27649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 608 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 44.5% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 46.4).
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44.5%).
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34.5%).
- •Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 52%).
- •Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.4).
- •Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is the larger school with 608 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 Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 better than Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 ranks higher (59.2 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 Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58: 608. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is 124th of 226 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 179th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).