Sturgis Elementary - 03 vs Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 545 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
Tea · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Sturgis Elementary - 03 Sturgis, South Dakota | Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 226 | #25 of 226 |
| National rank | #5878 of 50,301 | #5577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| city | Sturgis | Tea |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 79.0).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 40.7%).
- •Sturgis Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.4).
- •Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is the larger school with 538 students compared with 531.
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 Sturgis Elementary - 03 better than Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sturgis Elementary - 03 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01?
About 545 km in a straight line, between Sturgis and Tea in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sturgis Elementary - 03: 531. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sturgis Elementary - 03 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is 29th of 226 and Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 is 25th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).