At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Explorer Elementary - 04: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 385
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Explorer Elementary - 04
Explorer Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Sioux Falls. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Harrisburg School District 41-2. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 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 (66%) and Black (9.8%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Explorer Elementary - 04
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.45 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
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black9.8%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
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
Not reported as 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 Harrisburg School District 41-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Journey Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–05
340 reported students
Endeavor Elementary - 07
Elementary · Grades PK–05
358 reported students
Adventure Elementary - 10
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Freedom Elementary - 06
Elementary · Grades KG–05
442 reported students
Horizon Elementary - 09
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Liberty Elementary - 02
Elementary · Grades PK–05
559 reported students
Public schools near Explorer Elementary - 04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Elementary - 07 Elementary · Harrisburg School District 41-2 | PK–05 | 358 | 1.5 mi |
| Journey Elementary - 05 Elementary · Harrisburg School District 41-2 | KG–05 | 340 | 2 mi |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | KG–05 | 661 | 2.1 mi |
| Adventure Elementary - 10 Elementary · Harrisburg School District 41-2 | KG–05 | 440 | 2.5 mi |
| RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | PK–05 | 846 | 3 mi |
| Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | KG–05 | 608 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Explorer Elementary - 04
What grades does Explorer Elementary - 04 serve?
Explorer Elementary - 04 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harrisburg School District 41-2.
How many students attend Explorer Elementary - 04?
Explorer Elementary - 04 reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 385 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary - 04?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 338 students and 25.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Explorer Elementary - 04 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrisburg School District 41-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Explorer Elementary - 04 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.8% 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 - 04 in?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2, based in Harrisburg, SD, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Explorer Elementary - 04?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Endeavor Elementary - 07 (1.5 mi), Journey Elementary - 05 (2 mi), John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.