- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fargo, ND
Explorer Academy
Federal NCES profile for Explorer Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380678000931
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explorer Academy earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 20
- elementary schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Explorer Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Academy ranks #2 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Explorer Academy grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+180.0%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 380678000931 · Fargo, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 3.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students)
Explorer Academy grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+180.0%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Explorer Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fargo Davies H
Fargo Davies High School
1,277 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,110 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
992 students
- South High Sch
South High School
898 students
- Ben Franklin M
Ben Franklin Middle School
873 students
- This school 34
Explorer Academy
34 students
What this shows Explorer Academy reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Explorer Academy compares
Explorer Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.8:1 | ▼ 68% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 255% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 255% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.8%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Explorer Academy is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Fargo 1 reports $17,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Explorer Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Davies High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explorer Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Fargo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Bennett Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Osgood Elem School
Standard public school
554 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Explorer Academy
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has 34 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy is 3.8:1, which is 68% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Explorer Academy?
100.0% of students at Explorer Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explorer Academy?
The largest demographic group at Explorer Academy is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Explorer Academy rank among elementary schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Academy ranks #2 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in Fargo 1?
Besides Explorer Academy, Fargo 1 also operates Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students), North High School (1,110 students), and Discovery Middle School (992 students). See the Fargo 1 district page for the complete list.