- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Explorer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Explorer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080192001496
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explorer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #58 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Explorer Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Elementary School ranks #58 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Explorer Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080192001496 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.7:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Explorer Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Explorer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- This school 470
Explorer Elementary School
470 students
What this shows Explorer Elementary School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Explorer Elementary School compares
Explorer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Explorer Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Explorer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explorer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Explorer Elementary School
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Elementary School?
15.1% of students at Explorer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explorer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Explorer Elementary School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Explorer Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Elementary School ranks #58 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Explorer Elementary School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Liberty High School (1,526 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.