CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Challenger Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 510 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Challenger Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Challenger Elementary School is a public school located in the Southeast Huntsville area, operating under the Huntsville City Schools district. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is situated on Chaney Thompson Road and is positioned within a community known for its proximity to Redstone Arsenal and the Cummings Research Park, often serving families of professionals in the engineering, defense, and aerospace sectors.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic development and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school. As part of the Huntsville City Schools system, Challenger Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster well-rounded student growth. For the most current information regarding enrollment, school-specific programs, and performance reports, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [huntsvillecityschools.org](http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org).

For more information, contact Challenger Elementary School at (256) 428-7060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
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CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Huntsville, AL with about 510 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Huntsville City
Total Students:
510
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 510 students

White
58.0%
Black or African American
16.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.