Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Challenger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Challenger Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Challenger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1618 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
28%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Elementary School's ranking?
Challenger Elementary School is ranked #1618 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
609 students attend Challenger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Challenger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Challenger Elementary School offer ?
Challenger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Challenger Elementary School part of?
Challenger Elementary School is part of Mukilteo School District.
In what neighborhood is Challenger Elementary School located?
Challenger Elementary School is located in the Holly neighborhood of Everett, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in Holly.
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