EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 506 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Pine Creek area of Colorado Springs, is a public school within the highly-regarded Academy District 20. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school's curriculum emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities designed to help young learners grow both intellectually and socially.
As part of Academy District 20, Explorer Elementary benefits from a strong reputation for high standardized test scores and rigorous educational standards. The school is known for its active parent-teacher community and a welcoming atmosphere that prioritizes the partnership between home and school. Its location in the northern part of Colorado Springs makes it a focal point for many families in the suburban Pine Creek community, providing a structured and collaborative environment that prepares students for a successful transition into middle school.
For more information, contact EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 234-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920-7507
(719) 234-4400
EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 31.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 506 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EXPLORER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.