Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Explorer Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 128.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explorer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Explorer Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Explorer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer Elementary School's ranking?
Explorer Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
470 students attend Explorer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Explorer Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Explorer Elementary School offer ?
Explorer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Explorer Elementary School part of?
Explorer Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Explorer Elementary School located?
Explorer Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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