Challenger Elementary

Challenger Elementary School provides multiple outdoor amenities to its students.

Challenger Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2475 52ND St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Kentwood Public Schools

362 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Teressa Gatza

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

#9 Most Diverse Public ES in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $314,104. 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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