CHALLENGER BASIC SCHOOL
Challenger Basic School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886) school district, located in Gilbert, AZ with about 270 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade.
Challenger Basic School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is well-regarded for its adherence to a "Basic School" philosophy, which emphasizes a structured, traditional academic environment. The school’s curriculum is centered on strong fundamental skills in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, utilizing a teacher-directed instructional approach designed to foster high academic achievement and discipline.
Beyond its focus on core academics, Challenger Basic School places a significant emphasis on character development and the cultivation of a respectful school culture. The institution encourages parent involvement and maintains high expectations for both student behavior and performance. By providing a consistent, rigorous, and clearly defined learning framework, the school aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, positioning itself as a stable and achievement-oriented option for families in the East Valley.
For more information, contact Challenger Basic School at (480) 830-1750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
CHALLENGER BASIC SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Gilbert, AZ with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - District:
- Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886)
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 0
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 270 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHALLENGER BASIC SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.