Challenger Elementary

Challenger Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2475 52ND St SE,  Grand Rapids, MI
Kentwood Public Schools
4.4
362 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Teressa Gatza
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,785:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Black
42.2%
White
18.2%
Hispanic
16.7%
Two or more races
11.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.4%

School Rankings

#5 Most Diverse Public ES in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/19/2021
Strong, excellent teachers. Both my kids went there and because of the teaching got into Peaks talented and gifted program.
5.0 teacher
9/5/2014
I love this school! Challenger does an extraordinary job building relationships and offers exceptional academics.
2.0 other
8/25/2013
Based on the test scores--i would do a 1 month trial FIRST. Based on reviews I would back up that 1 month furthermore. Based on teacher ratio: still would consider 1 month trial. Based on school rating I would downgrade to a 3 week trial.
5.0 parent
8/22/2013
Couldn't ask for better staff to help and support our children. They truly are amazing considering the wide range of demographics that attend this school.

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Challenger Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Grand Rapids, MI, in the Kentwood neighborhood, and is served by the Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Challenger Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $321,307. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Kentwood Freshman Campus, East Kentwood High School, Kelloggsville Virtual School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Challenger Elementary.

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