Explorer Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: (719) 234-4400
District: Academy 20 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5
Explorer Elementary School, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serves grades PK-5 in the Academy 20 School District. It is among the few public schools in Colorado to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Explorer Elementary School is a public school in the Academy 20 School District located in Colorado Springs, CO. The principal of Explorer Elementary School is Maureen Lang. The students are 6.8% Multiracial; 2% Black, non-Hispanic; 1% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 1% Asian. 15.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| White, non-Hispanic | — | — | 54.1% |
| Hispanic | — | — | 33.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | 0.2% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 15.7% | 13.5% | 42.2% |
| English learners | — | 1% | 12% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordera | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 0.9 mi | |
| 2 | Briargate - Fairfax | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 1.3 mi | |
| 3 | Wolf Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 1.5 mi | |
| 4 | Wolf Ranch (Briargate) | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 1.6 mi | |
| 5 | Dakota Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 2.8 mi | |
| 6 | Stetson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 4.5 mi | |
| 7 | Flying Horse | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 4.6 mi | |
| 8 | Pronghorn Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 5.8 mi | |
| 9 | Falcon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Peyton | CO | 6.5 mi | |
| 10 | Mountain Shadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 7.4 mi | |
| 11 | Meridian Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Peyton | CO | 8.1 mi | |
| 12 | Windmill Apartments | Apartment Complex | Colorado Springs | CO | 9.4 mi | |
| 13 | Forest Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Monument | CO | 10.2 mi | |
| 14 | Cheyenne Mountain | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 13.7 mi | |
| 15 | Security Valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 14 mi | |
| 16 | Comanche Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort carson | CO | 14.8 mi | |
| 17 | Fountain Valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 16.5 mi | |
| 18 | Sterling Hills West | Area of Town | Aurora | CO | 49.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Gate Blvd | Colorado Springs | CO | 5.3 mi | |
| 2 | Colorado Springs Co | Colorado Springs | CO | 9.5 mi | |
| 3 | North Cheyenne Canyon | Colorado Springs | CO | 14.5 mi | |
| 4 | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs | CO | 15.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| US Air Force Academy | 7.1 mi. |
| Peterson AFB | 10 mi. |
| Fort Carson | 15.4 mi. |
| Schriever AFB | 15.7 mi. |
| Cheyenne Mountain Air Station | 15.8 mi. |
