Challenge Elementary

402 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Challenge Elementary School, located in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, is a K–6 institution that operates as part of the Edmonds School District. As a "choice school" within the district, Challenge is distinguished by its specialized approach to education, specifically designed to serve highly capable students. The school focuses on an accelerated, rigorous academic curriculum that encourages critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and in-depth exploration of subject matter, catering to students who demonstrate an advanced need for intellectual stimulation.

Beyond its academic intensity, Challenge Elementary fosters a unique community culture centered on the social and emotional development of gifted learners. Because the student body is composed of children who share similar intellectual needs, the school environment is crafted to support their specific learning styles and collaborative interests. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to maintain a high standard of achievement while ensuring that students remain engaged, curious, and well-supported throughout their elementary years.

402

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

42.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	17
Black	19
Asian	134
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (46.4 %)
Asian
134 (33.4 %)
Two or More
44 (11.0 %)
Black
19 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Edmonds School District
Phone:	(425)431-7157
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	42.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Challenge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Challenge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	41%
Male	236	58.7%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)