Challenger Intermediate School

www.goddardusd.com

454 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Challenger Intermediate School, located at 325 N Walnut in Goddard, Kansas, is a key component of the Goddard Public Schools (USD 265) district. The school serves students in the intermediate grade levels, focusing on the transitional academic and social-emotional needs of children moving from elementary school to middle school. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between foundational learning and the more specialized, departmentalized instruction found in secondary education.

As part of the broader Goddard school system, Challenger Intermediate is committed to the district’s mission of academic excellence and student success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for personal growth. Through their official website at [goddardusd.com](http://www.goddardusd.com), parents and community members can access resources, stay updated on school events, and learn more about the district's ongoing initiatives to provide high-quality learning environments for all students.

454

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	79
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

White
325 (71.6%)
Hispanic
79 (17.4%)
Two or More
24 (5.3%)
Asian
14 (3.1%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Goddard
Phone:	(316)794-4040
Website:	http://www.goddardusd.com
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Grade 5 223

Grade 6 231