Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Challenger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Challenger Elementary School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenger Elementary School's student population of 830 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Challenger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1436 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Elementary School's ranking?
Challenger Elementary School is ranked #1436 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Challenger Elementary School often compared to?
Challenger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary School, Tamarac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
830 students attend Challenger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Challenger Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Florida 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 Broward School District.
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