Challenger Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd SE, Huntsville, AL

Huntsville City Schools

503 Students

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School Details

Head of School
Mrs Carol A. Costello

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
61%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

61%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.1%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

456:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.7%

Female

47.3%

White

53.1%

Black

19.5%

Hispanic

16.7%

Two or more races

8.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.6%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 teacher

6/10/2024

Challenger is an awesome school lead by two phenomenal people Ms. Joiner and Ms. Warren. They are the dynamic duo that brings creativity and a lot of energy to the school! CES has a positive environment for students and families. I like the activeness and support of PTA. This school offers many oppo...

5.0 parent

6/10/2024

I am so grateful that my child attends CES. He is surround by love and support of all administration and staff members! He had such a successful first year and I look forward to the continued progress he will make at CES. We specifically moved into this district to be zoned for CES and have been so...

5.0 parent

6/9/2024

As a parent, I continually remain grateful that my children are able to attend Challenger. The positive learning environment radiates from open house to the last day of school- all thanks to the faculty, admin and community who support these kiddos so well. We have so many families who are involved...

5.0 parent

6/9/2024

My children and I have had a wonderful experience at Challenger Elementary! Ms. Joiner is a wonderful principal who cares about each one of her students and staff. All of the teachers my three kids have had are amazing! The PTA provides a ton of family engagement events like International Night, STE...

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Virgil Grissom High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Alabama Madison County Huntsville 35803

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