EXPLORER ELEMENTARY - 04
Explorer Elementary - 04 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrisburg School District 41-2 school district, located in Sioux Falls, SD with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Explorer Elementary - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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, located at 4010 W 82nd St in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a prominent school within the Harrisburg School District (District 41-2). Serving a growing suburban community on the edge of Sioux Falls, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. As part of the Harrisburg district—which is frequently recognized for its academic performance and rapid growth—Explorer Elementary emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for their middle school transition.
The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and the community to access essential resources, including academic calendars, teacher directories, and district policy information. By prioritizing strong home-school communication and leveraging the resources of the Harrisburg School District, Explorer Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum standards with a nurturing atmosphere designed to help young learners thrive.
For more information, contact Explorer Elementary - 04 at (605) 743-2567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
EXPLORER ELEMENTARY - 04 is a public Title I school in Sioux Falls, SD with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrisburg School District 41-2
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 31.08
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 443 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EXPLORER ELEMENTARY - 04 is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.