Challenger Elementary School

www.howellschools.com

486 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Challenger Elementary School is a public school located in Howell, Michigan, and operates as part of the Howell Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive educational environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for their future academic endeavors while encouraging active participation and collaboration among students.

The school is dedicated to maintaining strong ties with families and the broader Howell community, often utilizing its website to provide resources, updates on district policies, and information about school events. By prioritizing a balanced approach to learning and providing a variety of educational tools, Challenger Elementary strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

486

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	22
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
445 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.5 %)
Two or More
14 (2.9 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
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:	Howell Public Schools
Phone:	(517)548-6375
Website:	http://www.howellschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Challenger Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Challenger Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	43.4%
Male	275	56.6%