EXPLORATION ELE CS - SCIENCE-TECHNOL

www.explorationrochester.org

Charter School 371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Exploration Elementary Charter School (ECS) for Science and Technology is a public charter school located in Rochester, New York, serving students in grades K-6. The school is defined by its commitment to an inquiry-based, STEM-focused curriculum. By integrating science and technology into daily instruction, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a sense of curiosity in its students, preparing them for academic success in an increasingly digital and scientific world.

Beyond its academic focus, Exploration Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to education by prioritizing community engagement and character development. The school’s learning environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, encouraging students to become active participants in their own education. Through its dedicated mission, the school strives to close the achievement gap for students in the Rochester area by providing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond traditional textbook instruction.

371

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXPLORATION ELE CS - SCIENCE-TECHNOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	47
Black	281
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Black
281 (75.7%)
Hispanic
47 (12.7%)
White
36 (9.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EXPLORATION ELE CS - SCIENCE-TECHNOL
Phone:	(585)498-4700
Website:	http://www.explorationrochester.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70