Challenger Elementary School

Challenger Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd SE,  Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
4.0
499 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Carol A. Costello
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
61%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
28.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
20.8%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/5/2025
Front receptionist is completely rude and has a sour attitude everyday and nothing ever gets done about it. She obviously feels like she can present herself however she feels, talk to parents and possibly students however she wants. Creating a very unwelcoming environment and I’m sure we’re not the...
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...

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Challenger Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Huntsville, AL and is served by the Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 499 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Challenger Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Virgil Grissom High School, Challenger Middle School, Mt. Gap Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Huntsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Challenger Elementary School.

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