Overview
Challenger Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. The school enrolls 367 students. It is part of the Kentwood Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictKentwood Public Schools
County26081
CityGRAND RAPIDS
ZIP49508
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID262034007682
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment367
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)