CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BREVARD school district, located in COCOA, FL with about 551 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Cocoa, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Brevard Public Schools district. Named to honor the legacy of the seven astronauts lost in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the school maintains a strong connection to the local aerospace history of the Space Coast. It serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational K-6 education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social development within the Cocoa community.
The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character building. By leveraging its position within the Brevard County school system, Challenger 7 utilizes district-wide curricula and resources to prepare students for middle school transitions. Through various extracurricular activities, community engagement, and a focus on essential academic standards, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere for young learners to succeed.
For more information, contact CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (321) 636-5801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COCOA, FL 32927-8260
(321) 636-5801
CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COCOA, FL with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BREVARD
- Total Students:
- 551
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 551 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.