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.

6135 RENA AVE
COCOA, FL 32927-8260
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 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.