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Explorer Elementary School

4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Explorer Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Explorer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#430 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Explorer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Explorer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Explorer Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Explorer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Explorer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explorer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer Elementary School's ranking?
Explorer Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
471 students attend Explorer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Explorer Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Explorer Elementary School offer ?
Explorer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Explorer Elementary School part of?
Explorer Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Explorer Elementary School located?
Explorer Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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