Challenger Elementary School

9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 589 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 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Challenger Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 5% 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
589 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Challenger Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#576 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
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66%
37%
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64%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
18%
5%
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Hispanic
30%
53%
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Black
22%
13%
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White
24%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #576 out of 8,079 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
589 students attend Challenger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Challenger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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