Explorer Elementary - 04

4010 W 82nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 30% 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 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Explorer Elementary - 04's student population of 385 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Elementary - 04 is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#125 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
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56%
43%
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57%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
7%
3%
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White
75%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #125 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary - 04?
385 students attend Explorer Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Explorer Elementary - 04 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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