EXPLORER ACADEMY
EXPLORER ACADEMY is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Fargo, ND. Administered by FARGO 1, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 34 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 23.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 1.4:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 100% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 34 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 1780 17th St S in Fargo, ND 58103, EXPLORER ACADEMY serves families zoned within the FARGO 1 attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 7 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White14 (41.2%)
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Black7 (20.6%)
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Two or More7 (20.6%)
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Hispanic3 (8.8%)
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American Indian3 (8.8%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | FARGO 1 |
| Phone: | (701)446-4100 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 34 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 1.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 34 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | 3 |
| Grade 4 | 3 |
| Grade 5 | 7 |
| Grade 6 | 9 |
| Grade 7 | 7 |
| Grade 8 | 3 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3 | 8.8% |
| Male | 31 | 91.2% |