Very Good
#470 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Explorer Elementary
Elementary School · Kentwood Public Schools · Caledonia, MI
A Kentwood Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2307 68TH ST SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
- Math 52% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Explorer Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Explorer Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,548
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Dutton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Cross Creek Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 807 | Compare → |
| Brookwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kentwood Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Explorer Elementary is listed in Kentwood Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explorer Elementary
Explorer Elementary is a public elementary school in Caledonia, MI, part of Kentwood Public Schools, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explorer Elementary
What grades does Explorer Elementary serve?
Explorer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Explorer Elementary?
Explorer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explorer Elementary rank in MI?
Explorer Elementary ranks #470 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Explorer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Explorer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Explorer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explorer Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Explorer Elementary a charter school?
No, Explorer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Explorer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Explorer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explorer Elementary?
56.7% of students at Explorer Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (616) 554-0302
- Area population (ZIP 49316)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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