Explorer Elementary - 04

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

370

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explorer Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	32
Black	28
Asian	13
Two or More	25
American Indian	4

White
268 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (8.6 %)
Black
28 (7.6 %)
Two or More
25 (6.8 %)
Asian
13 (3.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Harrisburg School District 41-2
Phone:	(605)743-2567
Website:	http://explorer.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 65