Home > Kansas > Sedgwick County > Goddard

Explorer Elementary School

16746 W Explorer
Goddard, KS 67052

10/

Top 10%

explorer.goddardusd.com

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 is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving 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:

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
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Explorer Elementary School
Pre-K	35
Kind	59
1	68
2	88
3	90
4	80

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

420 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School
2023	472
2022	495
2021	476
2020	484
2019	484
2018	484
2017	484
2016	511
2015	480
2014	438
2013	432
2012	429
2011	549
2010	607
2009	580
2008	552
2007	463

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School
2023	32
2022	30
2021	28
2020	23
2019	23
2018	22
2017	22
2016	26
2015	27
2014	27
2013	27
2012	27
2011	28
2010	31
2009	28
2008	25
2007	30

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

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 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%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Explorer Elementary School
2022	#77
2021	#124
2019	#89
2018	#96
2017	#98
2016	#107
2015	#113
2014	#319
2013	#319
2012	#257
2011	#334

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

55-59%

29%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2022	57%	29%	37%
2021	47%	28%	38%
2019	57%	33%	42%
2018	57%	33%	43%
2017	57%	34%	44%
2016	57%	35%	44%
2015	52%	33%	44%
2013	87%	77%	93%
2012	95%	84%	96%
2011	92%	84%	95%
2010	94%	82%	93%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

55-59%

32%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2022	57%	32%	44%
2021	62%	36%	46%
2019	62%	37%	48%
2018	62%	37%	43%
2017	62%	38%	51%
2016	67%	41%	55%
2015	72%	42%	56%
2013	92%	84%	95%
2012	92%	86%	96%
2011	92%	87%	95%
2010	93%	85%	94%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	15:1	13:1	15:1
2022	17:1	13:1	16:1
2021	17:1	13:1	18:1
2020	21:1	13:1	20:1
2019	21:1	13:1	20:1
2018	22:1	14:1	19:1
2017	22:1	14:1	19:1
2016	20:1	14:1	17:1
2015	18:1	14:1	16:1
2014	17:1	13:1	16:1
2013	16:1	13:1	15:1
2012	16:1	13:1	16:1
2011	20:1	14:1	16:1
2010	20:1	13:1	16:1
2009	21:1	13:1	18:1
2008	22:1	14:1	19:1
2007	15:1	12:1	15:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2016)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2016	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	2%	1%	1%
2013	3%	1%	1%
2012	2%	2%	2%
2011	1%	2%	3%
2010	1%	1%	2%
2009	3%	3%	3%
2008	4%	2%	3%
2007	2%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	1%	3%	2%
2022	2%	3%	2%
2021	3%	3%	3%
2020	3%	3%	3%
2019	3%	3%	3%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	3%	3%	2%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	2%	3%	3%
2011	3%	3%	2%
2010	3%	2%	2%
2009	6%	3%	4%
2008	5%	3%	4%
2007	5%	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

12%

22%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	9%	21%	12%
2022	8%	21%	11%
2021	8%	20%	11%
2020	8%	20%	10%
2019	8%	20%	10%
2018	6%	19%	9%
2017	6%	19%	9%
2016	6%	19%	9%
2015	7%	19%	9%
2014	6%	18%	8%
2013	6%	18%	7%
2012	6%	17%	8%
2011	8%	16%	8%
2010	6%	16%	7%
2009	5%	14%	6%
2008	5%	13%	6%
2007	6%	13%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	1%	7%	2%
2022	1%	6%	2%
2021	1%	7%	1%
2020	1%	7%	2%
2019	1%	7%	2%
2018	1%	7%	1%
2017	1%	7%	1%
2016	1%	7%	1%
2015	1%	7%	1%
2014	1%	7%	2%
2013	1%	7%	2%
2011	1%	7%	2%
2010	1%	8%	2%
2009	2%	9%	3%
2008	3%	9%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

76%

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	80%	62%	78%
2022	82%	63%	79%
2021	82%	63%	80%
2020	85%	64%	81%
2019	85%	64%	81%
2018	89%	65%	83%
2017	89%	65%	83%
2016	88%	65%	84%
2015	88%	65%	83%
2014	88%	66%	83%
2013	85%	67%	83%
2012	87%	67%	82%
2011	83%	68%	81%
2010	84%	69%	83%
2009	84%	71%	84%
2008	83%	73%	84%
2007	85%	73%	87%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	8%	6%	5%
2022	7%	6%	5%
2021	6%	6%	5%
2020	3%	5%	3%
2019	3%	5%	3%
2018	1%	5%	4%
2017	1%	5%	4%
2016	1%	5%	4%
2015	2%	5%	3%
2014	1%	5%	3%
2013	2%	4%	4%
2012	3%	4%	3%
2011	4%	4%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.41

0.57

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	0.35	0.57	0.38
2022	0.32	0.56	0.36
2021	0.32	0.56	0.35
2020	0.27	0.55	0.33
2019	0.27	0.55	0.33
2018	0.21	0.54	0.30
2017	0.21	0.54	0.30
2016	0.22	0.54	0.29
2015	0.22	0.54	0.31
2014	0.23	0.53	0.31
2013	0.28	0.53	0.31
2012	0.24	0.52	0.32
2011	0.31	0.51	0.33
2010	0.29	0.49	0.31
2009	0.31	0.47	0.28
2008	0.32	0.45	0.28
2007	0.27	0.45	0.25

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

24%

42%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	24%	41%	23%
2022	14%	34%	14%
2021	16%	36%	15%
2020	16%	37%	16%
2019	16%	37%	16%
2018	17%	39%	18%
2017	17%	39%	18%
2016	18%	40%	18%
2015	21%	40%	19%
2014	17%	40%	19%
2013	18%	39%	18%
2012	17%	39%	18%
2011	14%	37%	17%
2010	13%	36%	15%
2009	8%	32%	11%
2008	9%	30%	10%
2007	10%	30%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Explorer Elementary School	Kansas	Goddard School District
2023	3%	7%	4%
2022	5%	10%	6%
2021	5%	9%	7%
2020	6%	10%	8%
2019	6%	10%	8%
2018	5%	9%	8%
2017	5%	9%	8%
2016	6%	9%	8%
2015	4%	10%	8%
2014	5%	10%	8%
2013	4%	10%	9%
2012	7%	10%	8%
2011	5%	10%	8%
2010	6%	10%	8%
2009	7%	11%	7%
2008	7%	10%	6%
2007	5%	10%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Goddard School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Explorer Elementary School part of?

Explorer Elementary School is part of Goddard School District.

School Reviews

Review Explorer Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

June 03, 2025

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate

The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

June 03, 2025

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day

What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

May 27, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming

Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

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