School overview
At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
81th percentile
Compared with 709 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
493.5
Explorer Elementary School: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Explorer Elementary School
Explorer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Goddard. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Goddard. NCES reports 433 students for 2024–25.
Among 709 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Explorer Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.4%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Goddard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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462 reported students
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514 reported students
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343 reported students
Apollo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
544 reported students
Challenger Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
454 reported students
Goddard Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
485 reported students