Explorer Elementary - 04 vs. Discovery Elementary - 26
Should you attend Explorer Elementary - 04 or Discovery Elementary - 26? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 877 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
370 students
877 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#111 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
79
148
Grade 1 Students
62
144
Grade 2 Students
52
149
Grade 3 Students
59
141
Grade 4 Students
53
148
Grade 5 Students
65
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
72%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
