Challenger Elementary

www.kentwoodps.org

413 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Challenger Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and serves as part of the Kentwood Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Challenger Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging active participation and engagement within the school community.

As a member of the Kentwood Public Schools district, Challenger Elementary benefits from a commitment to excellence and innovation in education. The school prioritizes building strong partnerships between families, teachers, and the local community to create a cohesive support system for every learner. Through its focus on character development and academic standards, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

413

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	60
Black	186
Asian	56
Two or More	41

Black
186 (45.0%)
White
70 (16.9%)
Hispanic
60 (14.5%)
Asian
56 (13.6%)
Two or More
41 (9.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)698-2524
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 76

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 54