Challenger Elementary School

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Challenger Elementary School ranked #315 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #64 in 2015 but improving from #458 in 2019, reflecting fluctuations in state ranking over recent years among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 35% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this marks a decline from 50% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency rose to 61%, higher than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable near 499 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was 49%, indicating a diverse student body consistent with the school's ranking among the top 10% most diverse schools in Alabama.
The school served grades PreK through 5 and was Title I eligible, with 208 students qualifying for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic diversity within this Berkeley Heights public high school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Challenger Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025

School Rankings

Challenger Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#315 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
35%
30%
61%
47%
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
23%
31%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Huntsville City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Challenger Elementary School's ranking?
Challenger Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
491 students attend Challenger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Challenger Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger Elementary School?
Challenger Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger Elementary School offer ?
Challenger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenger Elementary School part of?
Challenger Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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