Explorer Elementary School

www.goddardusd.com

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Explorer Elementary School is a public primary school located in Goddard, Kansas, and serves as part of the Goddard Public Schools (USD 265) district. Situated at 454 S 167th St. W., the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes a strong academic foundation while promoting character development and community involvement, reflecting the district’s overall commitment to preparing students for future success through personalized instruction and modern educational practices.

As a member of the Goddard school system, Explorer Elementary benefits from the district’s reputation for focusing on student growth and professional excellence. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, encouraging students to explore their interests through a diverse curriculum. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or district-wide policies can find comprehensive resources and updates on the official Goddard USD 265 website.

472

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explorer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	44
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
376 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (9.3 %)
Two or More
39 (8.3 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Goddard
Phone:	(316)794-4181
Website:	http://www.goddardusd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 91