CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.challenger.brevard.k12.fl.us

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

501

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	68
Black	35
Asian	5
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
345 (68.9 %)
Hispanic
68 (13.6 %)
Two or More
46 (9.2 %)
Black
35 (7.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)636-5801
Website:	http://www.challenger.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 12

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	46.9%
Male	266	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)