At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25
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
81st percentile
Compared with 708 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.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
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 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st 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 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 gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Goddard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clark Davidson Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
462 reported students
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
514 reported students
Oak Street Elementary School K-4
Elementary · Grades KG–04
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
Public schools near Explorer Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Elementary School Elementary · Goddard | PK–04 | 544 | 0.5 mi |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School Elementary · Goddard | PK–04 | 514 | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Street Elementary School K-4 Elementary · Goddard | KG–04 | 343 | 2.6 mi |
| Clark Davidson Elem Elementary · Goddard | PK–04 | 462 | 3 mi |
| St. Marks School Elementary · Renwick | PK–08 | 315 | 4.4 mi |
| Peterson Elem Elementary · Wichita | PK–05 | 321 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Explorer Elementary School
What grades does Explorer Elementary School serve?
Explorer Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Goddard.
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School reported 433 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 433 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Explorer Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Explorer Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Goddard attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Explorer Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Explorer Elementary School in?
Explorer Elementary School is part of Goddard, based in Goddard, KS, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Explorer Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Apollo Elementary School (0.5 mi), Amelia Earhart Elementary School (2.4 mi), Oak Street Elementary School K-4 (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.