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Explorer Elementary - 04

4010 W 82nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 22 of 118 in South Dakota

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Explorer Elementary - 04

4010 W 82nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 22 of 118 in South Dakota

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About Explorer Elementary - 04

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 57% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
342
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 71.05%
Asian 2.63%
Hispanic 8.48%
Black 9.36%
Two+ Races 7.31%
Native Am. 1.17%
White
71.05%
Asian
2.63%
Hispanic
8.48%
Black
9.36%
Two+ Races
7.31%
Native Am.
1.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 342
50.29%
172 Female
49.71%
170 Male

Student Population

342 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

342 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Explorer Elementary - 04 Contact Information

Address

4010 W 82nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108

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Phone

(605) 743-2567

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TOP 22 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Explorer Elementary - 04

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

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Latest News

As per recent news, more and more kids are signing up for Explorer Elementary's after school and enrichment programs this school year. This is great news for the school year 2025–26. The whole district can use the Community Learning Centers (CLC) program. It gives kids a safe and fun place to hang out after school.They can get help with their homework, make things, join creative clubs, play games, and do other things. The first reports are good: many of the elementary school students in the CLC program are doing better in math and reading, behaving better, and going to school more often.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main goal of Explorer Elementary?

Ans. Explorer Elementary is a safe place where kids can be curious, learn by doing, and figure things out.

Q2. Are there arts classes?

Ans. Yes, students can do things like music, visual arts, and acting.

Q3. How does the school help students learn about their feelings and social issues?

Ans. Lessons throughout the curriculum teach things like how to work together, how to understand others, and how to handle disagreements.

Q4. Does the school help students who learn in different ways?

Ans. Individualized instruction and specialized programs ensure that every student receives the necessary assistance.

Q5. How do families get involved?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to family nights, volunteering, and talking to teachers on a regular basis.

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
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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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