Challenger Basic School

Summary:

Challenger Basic School is a high-performing public charter elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Challenger Basic School's academic performance is exceptional, with 80% of 3rd and 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39% and 46%, respectively. In mathematics, the school had 72% of 3rd-grade students and 87% of 6th-grade students proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 43% and 30%. While the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a majority of white students, nearby public schools like Greenfield Elementary and Patterson Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts.

The absence of data on the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity of the student population. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio is not provided, which could be an important metric to consider when evaluating the educational environment. Overall, Challenger Basic School is a high-performing public charter school that has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, though the lack of diversity and socioeconomic data may be areas for further exploration and improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234-2813

(480) 830-1750

District: Challenger Basic School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Challenger Basic School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Challenger Basic School:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenger Basic School 49^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Challenger Basic School in the ranking list.)

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Challenger Basic School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenger Basic School Inc. 26^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Challenger Basic School

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Rank History for all students at Challenger Basic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	91.86	26^th	1062	97.6%
2010	92.76	28^th	1090	97.4%
2011	92.67	26^th	1075	97.6%
2012	93.41	7^th	1141	99.4%
2013	94.14	8^th	1158	99.3%
2014	96.48	3^rd	1079	99.7%
2015	96.56	16^th	955	98.3%
2016	95.96	21^st	1079	98.1%
2017	97.56	11^th	1106	99.0%
2018	95.74	24^th	1109	97.8%
2019	97.13	6^th	1039	99.4%
2021	97.34	19^th	1226	98.5%
2022	94.61	20^th	1000	98.0%
2023	96.97	23^rd	1245	98.2%
2024	93.66	49^th	912	94.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Challenger Basic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.87	113^th	1201	90.6%
2023	95.90	11^th	820	98.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Challenger Basic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	96.86	9^th	1023	99.1%
2019	94.51	15^th	862	98.3%
2021	96.69	15^th	1219	98.8%
2022	95.87	3^rd	824	99.6%
2023	96.48	21^st	1219	98.3%
2024	85.79	51^st	602	91.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Challenger Basic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	92.79	59^th	1032	94.3%
2019	95.66	10^th	850	98.8%
2021	96.11	25^th	1220	98.0%
2022	88.92	37^th	830	95.5%
2023	96.30	27^th	1216	97.8%
2024	89.27	43^rd	628	93.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Challenger Basic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	88.74	75^th	1198	93.7%
2022	91.37	32^nd	716	95.5%
2023	82.26	145^th	1170	87.6%

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Rank History for White students at Challenger Basic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	88.72	42^nd	720	94.2%
2019	93.08	7^th	595	98.8%
2021	91.77	17^th	1161	98.5%
2022	87.62	36^th	800	95.5%
2023	93.30	14^th	1024	98.6%
2024	80.93	54^th	486	88.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

83%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, October 13, 2019

I love everything about this school. The teachers are amazing and I love that it is a small school so the teachers know all the kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Great, caring teachers! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 21, 2010

My daughter has gone to Challenger for two years now. Her experiences in Kindergarten and First Grade have been above and beyond my expectations. She has learned the skills needed to be a hard working independent student. Her confidence level is high because she has the tools she needs to be successful. Her teachers have always been there to support her and guide her. I am absolutely thrilled with the education my daughter is receiving at Challenger. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

We loved our first year at CBS. The fourth grade teacher was amazing...very disappointed in the lack of skills with the fifth grade teacher....she uses sarcasm with the students which is inappropriate.....we probably won't be staying....the husband/wife principles support the teachers no matter what the concern or problems. That can be very difficult. Our child has been experiencing serious anxiety and we may have to pull her out. :( Disappointing. But, loved the fourth grade there! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Challenger Basic School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	51	3	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	71
2003	51	3	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	71
2004	121	6	7	15	1	n/a	n/a	150
2005	148	5	5	19	1	n/a	n/a	178
2006	149	8	8	14	2	n/a	n/a	181
2007	141	11	5	19	0	n/a	n/a	176
2008	157	4	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	181
2009	197	4	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	225
2010	218	5	3	29	1	n/a	n/a	256
2011	230	7	6	31	1	0	0	275
2012	254	12	5	30	2	0	0	303
2013	279	12	5	28	3	0	2	329
2014	270	12	8	24	1	0	2	317
2015	307	11	12	17	5	0	1	353
2016	284	9	18	23	5	3	0	342
2017	273	6	9	27	4	6	4	329
2018	228	4	7	19	5	4	3	270
2019	243	2	9	22	4	1	4	285
2020	232	0	3	32	4	1	9	281
2021	279	3	6	33	4	1	11	337
2022	287	2	2	39	4	2	9	345
2023	264	2	3	34	6	1	10	320
2024	260	1	4	41	5	0	10	321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenger Basic School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	150	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	178	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	176	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	225	n/a	n/a	1.3
2010	256	n/a	n/a	0.8
2011	275	n/a	n/a	0
2012	303	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	329	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	317	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	353	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	342	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	329	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	270	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	285	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	281	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	337	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	321	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Challenger Basic School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	150	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	178	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	176	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	225	n/a	n/a	1.3
2010	256	n/a	n/a	0.8
2011	275	n/a	n/a	0
2012	303	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	329	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	317	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	353	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	342	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	329	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	270	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	285	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	281	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	337	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	321	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenger Basic School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$106 (1.3%)	$106 (1.3%)	$5,845 (73.2%)	$2,036 (25.5%)	$7,881 (98.7%)	$7,986
2020	$47 (0.6%)	$134 (1.7%)	$228 (2.9%)	$6,212 (79.7%)	$1,402 (18.0%)	$7,614 (97.7%)	$7,794

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenger Basic School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 23^rd of 1245 Elementary schools	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	320	12.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	22	34	54.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	243	264	8.6%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%

Schools Near Challenger Basic School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Challenger Basic School	Public, Charter	K-6	1315 N Greenfield Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Challenger Basic School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 830-1750	321				260 (81.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (12.8%)	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	93.7	49^th of 912 public elementary schools	94.6%		97	23^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	98.2%	26	80.0	80.0	66.0	76.0	72.0	74.0	60.0	87.0	68.0		$00			$00
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1535 N Greenfield Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 892-2022	359	34	10.5		183 (51.0%)	11 (3.1%)	122 (34.0%)	9 (2.5%)	11 (3.1%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (5.8%)	61	322^nd of 912 public elementary schools	64.7%		70.8	328^th of 1245 public elementary schools	73.7%	6	60.0	67.0	55.0	55.0	37.0	58.0	43.0	28.0	39.0	$9,686	$429	$514	$1,373	$8,864		$8,742
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete	Public, Charter	K-5	4525 E. Baseline Road	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Arete	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 222-4233	535				302 (56.4%)	10 (1.9%)	135 (25.2%)	41 (7.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (7.9%)	86.7	105^th of 912 public elementary schools	88.5%		94.2	59^th of 1245 public elementary schools	95.3%	46	58.0	74.0	58.0		71.0	72.0	62.0		57.0	$10,207	$413	$96	$922	$6,021	$3,677	$9,699
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1030 N Blue Grotto Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 926-6301	519	37	13.9		309 (59.5%)	7 (1.3%)	141 (27.2%)	8 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	45 (8.7%)	76.5	191^st of 912 public elementary schools	79.1%		78.7	242^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	80.6%	51	67.0	75.0	64.0	63.0	57.0	55.0	50.0	39.0	51.0	$9,628	$500	$467	$1,467	$8,599	$61	$8,661
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 N Key Biscayne Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 497-9343	496	39	12.6		243 (49.0%)	16 (3.2%)	174 (35.1%)	21 (4.2%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.5%)	58.7	342^nd of 912 public elementary schools	62.5%		72	316^th of 1245 public elementary schools	74.6%	26	45.0	54.0	57.0	64.0	47.0	27.0	35.0	49.0	51.0	$9,630	$187	$503	$877	$9,371		$8,939
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus	Public	PK, KG-6	4949 E Southern Ave	Mesa	85206	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-2600	857	39	21.9		577 (67.3%)	19 (2.2%)	192 (22.4%)	22 (2.6%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.3%)	97	13^th of 912 public elementary schools	98.6%		98.5	7^th of 1245 public elementary schools	99.4%	6	78.0	88.0	76.0	84.0	77.0	87.0	81.0	80.0	64.0	$6,933	$51	$02	$104	$6,697	$183	$6,880
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2550 E Elliot Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 892-2801	946	56	16.8		755 (79.8%)	8 (0.8%)	134 (14.2%)	15 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.3%)	89.4	75^th of 912 public elementary schools	91.8%		91.9	85^th of 1245 public elementary schools	93.2%	10	72.0	77.0	68.0	78.0	59.0	58.0	71.0	62.0	65.0	$5,430	$109	$185	$402	$5,002	$135	$5,137
Patterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1211 E Guadalupe Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 892-2803	536	37	14.6		314 (58.6%)	23 (4.3%)	136 (25.4%)	6 (1.1%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.3%)	88.5	86^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.6%		84.6	185^th of 1245 public elementary schools	85.1%	99	72.0	69.0	57.0	65.0	73.0	70.0	70.0	66.0	55.0	$7,810	$273	$647	$1,194	$7,019		$6,890
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3777 E Houston Ave	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 507-1359	588	42	14.0		370 (62.9%)	12 (2.0%)	138 (23.5%)	25 (4.3%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.3%)	64	297^th of 912 public elementary schools	67.4%		76.7	277^th of 1245 public elementary schools	77.8%	20	51.0	62.0	48.0	56.0	53.0	44.0	42.0	52.0	44.0	$10,735	$230	$602	$1,062	$9,785	$118	$9,903
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3807 E Pueblo Ave	Mesa	85206	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 427-6800	618	43	14.5		347 (56.1%)	22 (3.6%)	200 (32.4%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.8%)	45.1	438^th of 912 public elementary schools	52.0%		62	424^th of 1245 public elementary schools	65.9%	14	49.0	57.0	39.0	48.0	52.0	37.0	29.0	24.0	33.0	$9,469	$445	$153	$1,043	$8,554	$317	$8,871

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What is the racial makeup of Challenger Basic School?

Students at Challenger Basic School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Is Challenger Basic School a good school?

Yes. Challenger Basic School ranks in the top 5.4% of Arizona elementary schools.

How many students attend Challenger Basic School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Challenger Basic School.

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