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Journey Elementary - 05 vs. Explorer Elementary - 04

Should you attend Journey Elementary - 05 or Explorer Elementary - 04? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Journey Elementary - 05
6801 S Grange Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Explorer Elementary - 04
4010 W 82nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Journey Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
342 students
342 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Journey Elementary - 05 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Explorer Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Journey Elementary - 05.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Explorer Elementary - 04.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Journey Elementary - 05 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Explorer Elementary - 04 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary - 05 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary - 04 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#168 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
#115 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Journey Elementary - 05, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Explorer Elementary - 04, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in SD)
55-59%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Journey Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Journey Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Journey Elementary - 05 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Elementary - 04 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Journey Elementary - 05 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Explorer Elementary - 04 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
56
75
Grade 1 Students
64
61
Grade 2 Students
51
51
Grade 3 Students
60
44
Grade 4 Students
59
58
Grade 5 Students
52
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Journey Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Explorer Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Journey Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Explorer Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Journey Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Explorer Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Journey Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Explorer Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Journey Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Explorer Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Journey Elementary - 05, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Explorer Elementary - 04, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Journey Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Explorer Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Journey Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Explorer Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Journey Elementary - 05, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Explorer Elementary - 04, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrisburg School District 41-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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