Serving 344 students in grades 1-6, Challenge Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Challenge Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Challenge Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenge Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 2052 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥99%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)97%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
9%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
5%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenge Elementary School's ranking?
Challenge Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Challenge Elementary School often compared to?
Challenge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrace Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Challenge Elementary School?
344 students attend Challenge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Challenge Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge Elementary School?
Challenge Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Challenge Elementary School offer ?
Challenge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Challenge Elementary School part of?
Challenge Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.
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