Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Explorer Elementary - 04's student population of 370 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Elementary - 04 is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
8%
3%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer Elementary - 04's ranking?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is ranked #113 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Explorer Elementary - 04 often compared to?
Explorer Elementary - 04is often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary - 26, Endeavor Elementary - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary - 04?
370 students attend Explorer Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Explorer Elementary - 04 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Elementary - 04?
Explorer Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Explorer Elementary - 04 offer ?
Explorer Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Explorer Elementary - 04 part of?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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