Challenger Elementary

25200 SE KLAHANIE BLVD
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Challenger Elementary School is a public school located in the Klahanie neighborhood of Issaquah, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the highly-regarded Issaquah School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school benefits from a high level of parental involvement and active community engagement, which contributes to a collaborative environment where educators and families work closely to support student success and well-being.

The campus itself is situated in a scenic, residential area, providing a safe and quiet setting conducive to learning. Challenger Elementary is recognized for its emphasis on developing the "whole child," balancing rigorous core curriculum—such as math, science, and literacy—with social-emotional learning and enrichment activities. With its dedicated staff and consistent track record of high student performance, the school is often considered a premier educational choice for families residing in the Issaquah/Sammamish plateau region.

423

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	64
Black	17
Asian	147
Two or More	42

White
153 (36.2 %)
Asian
147 (34.8 %)
Hispanic
64 (15.1 %)
Two or More
42 (9.9 %)
Black
17 (4.0 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Issaquah School District
Phone:	(425)837-7550
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 61

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 77