Serving 454 students in grades 5-6, Challenger Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenger Intermediate School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Challenger Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Intermediate School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Intermediate School's ranking?
Challenger Intermediate School is ranked #512 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Challenger Intermediate School often compared to?
Challenger Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Challenger Intermediate School?
454 students attend Challenger Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Challenger Intermediate School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger Intermediate School?
Challenger Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Challenger Intermediate School offer ?
Challenger Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenger Intermediate School part of?
Challenger Intermediate School is part of Goddard School District.
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