CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY

THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
601 COUNTY ROAD 61
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701
727 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Challenger Elementary School is a public primary school located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, serving as a key educational institution within the Thief River Falls School District (ISD 564). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, Challenger Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit community, often focusing on small-class dynamics and individualized student attention. Beyond core academics, the school typically integrates character-building programs and extracurricular opportunities to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. For families interested in current curriculum, school calendars, or staff directories, the district’s official website at [trf.k12.mn.us](http://trf.k12.mn.us) serves as the primary hub for administrative information and community resources.
727
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    586 (80.6%)
  • Hispanic
    77 (10.6%)
  • Two or More
    48 (6.6%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)681-2345
Website: http://trf.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 257
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 47
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 125
Grade 2 101
Grade 3 115
Grade 4 133
Grade 5 119
Gender Ratio