Explorer Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Caledonia, Michigan 49316 · Kentwood Public Schools
#500 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#19112 of 50,301 nationally
About Explorer Elementary
Explorer Elementary is a public elementary located in Caledonia, in the Kentwood Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 556 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 500th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 556.
There are 8 schools in Caledonia; Explorer Elementary ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Explorer Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades 9–9
742 students · 992 m away
Pinewood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students · 1.1 km away
East Kentwood High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,068 students · 1.3 km away
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students · 1.4 km away
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
809 students · 2.5 km away
Brookwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 2.9 km away
Dutton Elementary School
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students · 2.9 km away
Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 3.0 km away
Glenwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students · 3.4 km away
Southwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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556 students
Scotch Elementary School
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556 students
Kinloch Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–4
557 students
Clare Primary School
Clare · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
555 students
Henderson Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
558 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Explorer Elementary a good school?
Explorer Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #500 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 rank in Michigan?
Explorer Elementary ranks #500 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #19112 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary?
Explorer Elementary had 556 students in 2025.
Is Explorer Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Explorer Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Explorer Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Explorer Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.