Explorer Elementary School

16746 W Explorer
Goddard, KS 67052
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Top 10%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Explorer Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Explorer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Explorer Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
420 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Explorer Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#77 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
22%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
76%
61%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Explorer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Explorer Elementary School's ranking?
Explorer Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Explorer Elementary School often compared to?
Explorer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo Elementary School, Oak Street Elementary School K-4 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 29% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
420 students attend Explorer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Explorer Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Explorer Elementary School offer ?
Explorer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Explorer Elementary School part of?
Explorer Elementary School is part of Goddard School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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