Explorer Elementary - 04 vs. Discovery Elementary - 26
Should I attend Explorer Elementary - 04 or Discovery Elementary - 26? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary - 26 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 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
385 students
857 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#169 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
85
147
Grade 1 Students
57
143
Grade 2 Students
69
151
Grade 3 Students
58
142
Grade 4 Students
64
127
Grade 5 Students
52
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
75%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%