Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Challenger Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Challenger Elementary serves the west part of Pearland, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the school from the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Challenger Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Challenger Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#690 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Teal
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Elementary School's ranking?
Challenger Elementary School is ranked #690 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Challenger Elementary School often compared to?
Challenger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silverlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
614 students attend Challenger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Challenger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger Elementary School?
Challenger Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Challenger Elementary School offer ?
Challenger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Challenger Elementary School part of?
Challenger Elementary School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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