Serving 433 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 31%). 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Explorer Elementary School serves the northern part of Goddard, KS, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Explorer Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Explorer Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #82 out of 1,269 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 31% 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?
433 students attend Explorer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Explorer Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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.
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