Explorer Elementary School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 515 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 67th out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4190 Bardot Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
School District Details
- Academy 20
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,199
- Graduation Rate: 93.5%
- Dropout Rate: 1.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.6
- Enrolled Students: 22,620
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 515
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 256 (49.7%)
- Females: 259 (50.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 20 (3.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 42 (8.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 62 (12.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 22 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 17 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 8.9% |
| White | 428 | 83.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 56 | 10.9% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 12.2% |
| 1st Grade | 66 | 12.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 75 | 14.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 84 | 16.3% |
| 4th Grade | 87 | 16.9% |
| 5th Grade | 84 | 16.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 43%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:57%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $47,483
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,998 | 17% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,981 | 83% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Explorer Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 16, 2007
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - So far the school is inflexible to new ideas. It is very business like vs. friendly. Communication is poor with regards to new families coming to the school. I have never heard of having a parent information meeting weeks after the school year has started.
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