Explorer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920 · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
#170 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#13210 of 50,301 nationally
About Explorer Elementary School
Explorer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Colorado Springs, in the Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 470 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 170th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 470.
There are 166 schools in Colorado Springs; Explorer Elementary School ranks 31st of 161 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Explorer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Explorer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Timberview Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
837 students · 894 m away
Liberty High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,526 students · 1.1 km away
Academy International Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 1.5 km away
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 1.5 km away
Frontier Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 1.6 km away
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 1.8 km away
Chinook Trail Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students · 2.0 km away
New Summit Charter Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
628 students · 2.1 km away
Chinook Trail Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,075 students · 2.2 km away
Ranch Creek Elementary
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students · 2.2 km away
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Stevens Elementary School
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469 students
Aurora Highlands K-8
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472 students
Harrison School
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Milliken Elementary School
Milliken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Explorer Elementary School a good school?
Explorer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #170 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Explorer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Explorer Elementary School ranks #170 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #13210 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School had 470 students in 2025.
Is Explorer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Explorer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Explorer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Explorer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.