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 338 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 873 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 60% (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 17:1 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 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
338 students
873 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#111 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
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
-
29
Kindergarten Students
70
142
Grade 1 Students
59
122
Grade 2 Students
58
150
Grade 3 Students
51
140
Grade 4 Students
45
150
Grade 5 Students
55
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
66%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%