Explorer Academy Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About EXPLORER ACADEMY

Explorer Academy is a public school in Fargo, North Dakota, which is a city of medium size. There are 28 students at the school, which serves students in grades K–8. There are 9 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives the school a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio. This is much better than the district average. Explorer Academy offers a personalized and needs-based learning environment that focuses on individualized instruction to help students grow academically and socially/emotionally. Programs are made to meet a wide range of learning needs and include project-based and hands-on learning activities. Recent tests showed that 10% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math. This shows both the difficulties students face and the help they get. The student body is made up of 11% girls and 89% boys. All of the students are economically disadvantaged, which shows that they are a very specialized and supported group of learners. People in the area know about the school because it has small class sizes and a strong focus on helping students grow. It also has a structured and welcoming environment.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 0% in Reading.

9

Full-time Teachers

3 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

28

Total Students

$86638

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.43%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 7.14%

Black 17.86%

Two+ Races 17.86%

Native Am. 10.71%

White

46.43%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

7.14%

Black

17.86%

Two+ Races

17.86%

Native Am.

10.71%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 28

10.71%

3 Female

89.29%

25 Male

Student Population

28 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

EXPLORER ACADEMY Contact Information

Address

1780 17th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103

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Phone

(701) 446-4100

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Website

fargo.k12.nd.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 2:57 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Explorer Academy in Fargo, North Dakota, has a lot of new programs that are meant to motivate students and staff. They are all very happy about them. One of the best things about the school is the Future Innovators Club. It's an after-school program that gets kids interested in things like robotics, AI, and technology that is good for the environment. Students have been doing creative, hands-on projects with the help of teachers who are excited about them. One of these is a model that runs on solar power and was built by club members only. Parents and teachers both thought the project was great. It showed how much the school wants to help kids be creative and deal with problems in the real world.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Explorer Academy apart from other schools?

Ans. It promotes creativity and problem-solving through project-based learning.

Q2. Do students do things with their hands?

Ans. Yes, lessons often involve exploration and tasks that are relevant to the real world.

Q3. How do families find out what's going on?

Ans. Apps, newsletters, and teacher updates are all ways to communicate.

Q4. Are there any programs that help kids learn more?

Ans. Yes, it depends on the school year.

Q5. How does the school help new students get used to things?

Ans. Staff helps them with routines and working together in groups.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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