Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Explore Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Explore Pk-8's student population of 578 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explore Pk-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explore Pk-8 is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
69%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
23%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explore Pk-8's ranking?
Explore Pk-8 is ranked #1341 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Explore Pk-8?
578 students attend Explore Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Explore Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Pk-8?
Explore Pk-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Explore Pk-8 offer ?
Explore Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Explore Pk-8 part of?
Explore Pk-8 is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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