Challenger Elementary School

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

503

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	84
Black	98
Asian	8
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
267 (53.1 %)
Black
98 (19.5 %)
Hispanic
84 (16.7 %)
Two or More
45 (8.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7060
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Challenger Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Challenger Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	47.3%
Male	265	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)