Challenger Elementary

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Challenger Elementary School, located in Everett, Washington, serves as a neighborhood school within the Mukilteo School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the faculty and staff work to create an inclusive community that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among a diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach to education, often integrating community engagement and parent involvement to enhance the student experience. Beyond the core curriculum, Challenger Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support necessary to thrive. As part of the larger Everett and Mukilteo area, the school remains a focal point for families seeking a structured and nurturing academic foundation for their elementary-aged children.

658

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	269
Black	63
Asian	68
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
269 (40.9%)
White
188 (28.6%)
Asian
68 (10.4%)
Black
63 (9.6%)
Two or More
37 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
28 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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:	N/A
District:	Mukilteo School District
Phone:	(425)366-2500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 68

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 87