At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
342
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
15%-20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Explorer Elementary - 04 is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school enrolls 342 students. It is part of the Harrisburg School District 41-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictHarrisburg School District 41-2
County46083
CitySioux Falls
ZIP57108
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID463135001169
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment342
White72.4%
Hispanic / Latino8.7%
Black / African American7.6%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Two or More Races6.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
72.4%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
7.6%
Asian
3.5%
Two+
6.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.