Excellent
#404 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 18% in state
Explorer Community School
Elementary School · Lake Washington School District · Redmond, WA
A Lake Washington School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7040 208th NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- Math 77% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Explorer Community School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 77% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Explorer Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,848
Median home value
$1,107,900
Median rent
$2,339/mo
College educated
74.8%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Dickinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| The Bear Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Rosa Parks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Louisa May Alcott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 630 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #35 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Explorer Community School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explorer Community School
Explorer Community School is a public elementary school in Redmond, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 71 students in grades 1st-5th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explorer Community School
What grades does Explorer Community School serve?
Explorer Community School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Explorer Community School?
Explorer Community School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Community School is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explorer Community School rank in WA?
Explorer Community School ranks #404 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Explorer Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Explorer Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explorer Community School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Explorer Community School a charter school?
No, Explorer Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Explorer Community School a Title I school?
No, Explorer Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 936-2533
- Area population (ZIP 98052)
- 79,074
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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