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Challenger Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
ISSAQUAH, Washington · Issaquah School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students350
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
Challenger
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
350
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
17%-33.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Challenger Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in ISSAQUAH, Washington. The school enrolls 350 students. It is part of the Issaquah School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictIssaquah School District
County53033
CityISSAQUAH
ZIP98029
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530375002214

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment350
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.1%
Black / African American42.0%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native35.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.1%
Black
42.0%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
8.8%
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 %17%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)