Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 vs Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Tea · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 Brandon, South Dakota | Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 226 | #25 of 226 |
| National rank | #4173 of 50,301 | #5577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 542 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| city | Brandon | Tea |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 79.0).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 14.5%).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is the larger school with 542 students compared with 538.
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 Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 better than Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks higher (81.5 vs 79.0 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 Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Tea in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05: 542. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 14th of 226 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is 25th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).