Explorer Elementary School

Explorer Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2307 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI

Kentwood Public Schools

4.5

5.0

563 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Carrie Tellerico

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
60%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

2,710:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.3%

Male

49.7%

White

36.1%

Black

22.4%

Two or more races

14%

Asian

14%

Hispanic

13.1%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public ES in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

3/26/2024

Uas been a long time since I visited but i very much remember all of my amazing teachers that helped me get ready for the big jump from elementary to middle school and made me feel very prepared .

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5.0 parent

5/14/2014

Can't say enough good things about this school. Both my children attended Explorer from k-5. My son struggled in 2nd grade..and his 3rd grade teacher went ABOVE and beyond to get him on tractk and i will be forever grateful to her for doing everything she could at school, while I did everythign i co...

5.0 parent

5/14/2014

We love Explorer s family friendly atmosphere that is focus on my children, their learning and development. There are a lot of activities for the kids at school and fun programs after school. There is truly a partnership between the students, parents, teachers and staff. My shy daughter gained confi...

5.0 parent

11/10/2010

I am a parent and my children went to Explorer from K-5. I absolutely LOVE all the teachers and am 100% satisfied with the education and experience they had in Elementary School! My kids have grown up in Kentwood, going to school, playing sports, and being friends with wonderful kids of all backgrou...

5.0 student

10/20/2009

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

East Kentwood Freshman Campus

9th
Public

East Kentwood High School

10th to 12th
Public

A-

Kelloggsville Virtual School

K to 12th
Public

Shadyside Park

Prairie Wolf Park Trail

Creekside Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails

Michigan Kent County Caledonia 49316

Explorer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Caledonia, MI, in the Gaines neighborhood, and is served by the Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 563 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Explorer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Kentwood Freshman Campus, East Kentwood High School, Kelloggsville Virtual School, and more. Learn more about what Caledonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Explorer Elementary School.

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