Challenger Basic School

www.ChallengerBasic.com

Charter School 274 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Challenger Basic School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is well-regarded for its adherence to a "Basic School" philosophy, which emphasizes a structured, traditional academic environment. The school’s curriculum is centered on strong fundamental skills in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, utilizing a teacher-directed instructional approach designed to foster high academic achievement and discipline.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Challenger Basic School places a significant emphasis on character development and the cultivation of a respectful school culture. The institution encourages parent involvement and maintains high expectations for both student behavior and performance. By providing a consistent, rigorous, and clearly defined learning framework, the school aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, positioning itself as a stable and achievement-oriented option for families in the East Valley.

274

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Basic School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	34
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

White
226 (82.5%)
Hispanic
34 (12.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886)
Phone:	(480)830-1750
Website:	http://www.ChallengerBasic.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 42