Explorer Academy serves 28 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explorer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Explorer Academy's student population of 28 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Explorer Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
18%
5%
White
46%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
28 students attend Explorer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Explorer Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Explorer Academy offer ?
Explorer Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Explorer Academy part of?
Explorer Academy is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Explorer Academy located?
Explorer Academy is located in the Lewis And Clark neighborhood of Fargo, ND. There are 1 other public schools located in Lewis And Clark.
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