Enrollment
34
Elementary
DISTRICT 315 · STATE 212
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FARGO 1·NCES 380678000931
EXPLORER ACADEMY
1780 17th St S, Fargo, ND 58103 · (701) 446-4100 · Cass County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
1.4:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.6:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
34 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 6 | 9 | 26% |
| Grade 7 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 9% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
38.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
41.0%
ND avg 40.0%
What this means: On the ND A+, North Dakota's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 41 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all North Dakota schools, those numbers are about 39 and 40.
Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where EXPLORER ACADEMY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota | In Cass County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #262 of 283 | #38 of 39 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | 23.8 | 1.4:1 | 100% (34) |
| 2023-24 | 28 | 9 | 3.1:1 | 100% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 9 | 1.1:1 | 100% (10) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EXPLORER ACADEMY.
About EXPLORER ACADEMY
Families in Fargo, North Dakota, are served by EXPLORER ACADEMY, a very small elementary school. It offers kindergarten through 8 and has 34 students enrolled. That is 84% below the average of about 212 students for elementary schools in North Dakota.
Within FARGO 1, EXPLORER ACADEMY is one of 26 schools. The district enrolls 11,443 students.
At EXPLORER ACADEMY, White students make up the biggest share, 41%. Other students are 21% Black, 21% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, and 9% Native American. By comparison, Cass County residents are about 82% White.
With 23.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 1.4:1. The average for elementary schools in North Dakota is 11.4:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at EXPLORER ACADEMY, 100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Cass County average 30%.
Cass County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $75,555 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Public schools in Cass County number 66, with about 27,826 students.
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of EXPLORER ACADEMY, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Anyone can start a thread about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at EXPLORER ACADEMY. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Cass County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
193,400
Census ACS
Median income
$75,555
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
27,826 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FARGO 1
- FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,277 students
- NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,110 students
- DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 992 students
- SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 898 students
- BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 873 students
- CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 677 students
Other schools in Fargo
- FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,277 students
- NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,110 students
- DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 992 students
- SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 898 students
- BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 873 students
- CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 677 students
Nearby schools
- LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.1 mi · 439
- SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL0.4 mi · 898
- CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 677
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 330
- CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 312
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL1.0 mi · 162
Frequently asked questions
About EXPLORER ACADEMYHow many students attend EXPLORER ACADEMY?
EXPLORER ACADEMY enrolls approximately 34 students in grades KG-08.
Is EXPLORER ACADEMY an elementary, middle, or high school?
EXPLORER ACADEMY is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at EXPLORER ACADEMY?
Approximately 1.4:1 students per teacher at EXPLORER ACADEMY.
What is the student diversity at EXPLORER ACADEMY?
Student demographics at EXPLORER ACADEMY are roughly 41% White, 9% Hispanic, 21% Black, 21% Two or more.
Who oversees EXPLORER ACADEMY?
EXPLORER ACADEMY is overseen by FARGO 1 in Cass County.
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