School Overview
Challenger Elementary School, located at 9434 Hughes Ranch Rd in Pearland, Texas, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Pearland Independent School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and dedication to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment for young learners. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. Known for its rigorous curriculum and high standards, Challenger Elementary consistently maintains positive performance ratings, reflecting the commitment of its faculty to student growth and instructional excellence.

Beyond its core academics, the school fosters a vibrant community culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. It features an array of extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to support the "whole child," including programs that promote character building, creativity, and physical wellness. Situated in a suburban area of Pearland, the school is frequently praised by local families for its supportive administrative leadership, dedicated teaching staff, and a safe, collaborative campus atmosphere that prepares students for success as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels.
570
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHALLENGER EL
Demographic Student Count
White141
Hispanic172
Black118
Asian103
Two or More35
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    172 (30.2 %)
  • White
    141 (24.7 %)
  • Black
    118 (20.7 %)
  • Asian
    103 (18.1 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (6.1 %)
  • 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: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PEARLAND ISD
Phone: (281)485-7912
Website: http://www.pearlandisd.org/challenger
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 119
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 114
Grade 4 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHALLENGER EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten100
Grade 1119
Grade 2104
Grade 3114
Grade 4101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHALLENGER EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27047.4%
Male30052.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)