Challenger Elementary School

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Challenger Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Challenger Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Challenger Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#318 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
32%
29%
61%
47%
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
21%
32%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Challenger Elementary School's ranking?
Challenger Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
499 students attend Challenger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Challenger Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Elementary School?
Challenger Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger Elementary School offer ?
Challenger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenger Elementary School part of?
Challenger Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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