Challenger Elementary

Summary:

Challenger Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pearland, Texas, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 570. As part of the highly-ranked Pearland Independent School District, Challenger Elementary consistently stands out as an exceptional educational institution.

Challenger Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with STAAR test scores that significantly exceed state and district averages across multiple grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, 77.59% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 70.93% for the district and 50.66% for the state. The school's mathematics performance is also exceptional, with 76.72% of 4th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 66.85% for the district and 44.67% for the state. Challenger Elementary's strong academic results extend to diverse student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, who consistently rank among the top in the state.

Beyond its academic excellence, Challenger Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 24.74% White, 20.7% African American, 30.18% Hispanic, and 18.07% Asian. This diversity is a unique characteristic compared to many nearby schools, which tend to have more homogeneous student populations. Additionally, Challenger Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students (35.61% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than the nearby Alvin Independent School District schools. This suggests that Challenger Elementary effectively supports and meets the needs of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, contributing to its overall educational excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
       Pearland, TX  77581


(281) 485-7912

District: Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
565th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,136 Help


Students who attend Challenger Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Berry Miller J H
    Rogers Middle
High:    Glenda Dawson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.2%
White:
24.7%
African American:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Compare Details Challenger Elementary ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Challenger Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.2%), White (24.7%), African American (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenger Elementary is 14.9, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenger Elementary is $10,136, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Challenger Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pearland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pearland Independent School District (Isd) 111th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Challenger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.04 923rd 3465 73.4%
2005 78.40 537th 3475 84.5%
2006 68.50 1105th 3476 68.2%
2007 68.99 1138th 3724 69.4%
2008 70.55 1022nd 3768 72.9%
2009 77.06 659th 3884 83.0%
2010 77.72 607th 3937 84.6%
2011 72.16 1037th 4095 74.7%
2012 77.43 777th 4206 81.5%
2013 79.72 668th 4221 84.2%
2014 83.57 528th 4260 87.6%
2015 83.17 567th 4320 86.9%
2016 82.78 600th 4286 86.0%
2017 85.45 530th 4329 87.8%
2018 80.44 668th 4359 84.7%
2019 80.15 696th 4479 84.5%
2021 95.24 195th 4578 95.7%
2022 86.22 504th 4581 89.0%
2023 92.38 287th 4647 93.8%
2024 85.13 565th 4675 87.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.92 174th 1046 83.4%
2019 35.90 775th 1112 30.3%
2021 36.79 649th 961 32.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 984th 3226 69.5%
2019 72.48 547th 3333 83.6%
2021 91.85 119th 3446 96.5%
2022 84.21 256th 3487 92.7%
2023 92.32 103rd 3556 97.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.94 1357th 3558 61.9%
2019 74.76 429th 3684 88.4%
2021 54.90 1175th 3799 69.1%
2022 26.10 3300th 3952 16.5%
2023 32.06 2972nd 4086 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.54 739th 4264 82.7%
2019 67.39 939th 4309 78.2%
2021 80.75 405th 4451 90.9%
2022 73.87 706th 4477 84.2%
2023 78.23 522nd 4521 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.58 545th 4306 87.3%
2019 83.56 509th 4348 88.3%
2021 94.44 188th 4499 95.8%
2022 83.92 520th 4561 88.6%
2023 90.60 300th 4588 93.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.82 736th 3106 76.3%
2019 77.08 204th 3184 93.6%
2021 76.76 549th 3006 81.7%
2022 71.69 647th 2958 78.1%
2023 75.13 322nd 2980 89.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.97 2504th 4240 40.9%
2019 70.70 757th 4295 82.4%
2021 97.94 47th 4331 98.9%
2022 78.50 481st 4461 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.10 938th 4319 78.3%
2019 72.36 926th 4357 78.7%
2021 94.30 197th 4498 95.6%
2022 85.61 484th 4563 89.4%
2023 90.91 297th 4585 93.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 633rd 1005 37.0%
2019 75.62 151st 1009 85.0%
2021 88.21 47th 967 95.1%
2022 76.06 150th 957 84.3%
2023 78.24 125th 1015 87.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.85 563rd 2483 77.3%
2019 74.93 377th 2515 85.0%
2021 96.97 47th 2444 98.1%
2022 82.81 212th 2421 91.2%
2023 88.48 146th 2443 94.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.21 729th 4168 82.5%
2019 69.05 914th 4188 78.2%
2021 89.37 244th 4329 94.4%
2022 79.57 536th 4376 87.8%
2023 87.97 270th 4401 93.9%
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Rank History for White students at Challenger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.23 604th 3127 80.7%
2019 67.39 879th 3142 72.0%
2021 87.85 161st 3082 94.8%
2022 74.88 551st 3082 82.1%
2023 85.99 219th 3106 92.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Challenger Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 418 65 35 120 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1995 517 109 42 125 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 517 109 42 125 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 613 144 60 140 1 n/a n/a 0 958
1998 511 134 66 141 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1999 217 42 44 61 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 240 44 43 57 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 258 65 69 74 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 264 95 137 100 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2003 264 95 137 100 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2004 265 120 144 88 3 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 278 160 170 103 5 n/a n/a 0 716
2006 341 242 187 111 4 n/a n/a 0 885
2007 296 218 182 117 5 n/a n/a 0 818
2008 288 179 144 109 5 n/a n/a 0 725
2009 269 178 156 109 6 n/a n/a 0 718
2010 257 163 146 131 4 n/a n/a 0 701
2011 290 162 145 115 6 1 20 0 739
2012 278 144 134 117 4 1 27 0 705
2013 266 134 131 132 5 0 22 0 690
2014 243 115 147 144 2 0 20 0 671
2015 235 132 133 138 1 0 21 0 660
2016 224 122 134 148 1 1 32 0 662
2017 199 149 150 166 1 1 22 0 688
2018 179 158 152 166 1 1 26 0 683
2019 153 137 120 183 1 1 31 0 626
2020 162 146 116 186 0 1 31 0 642
2021 133 123 103 183 0 1 30 0 573
2022 144 129 108 174 0 1 33 0 589
2023 141 118 103 172 0 1 35 0 570

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 638 37.4 17.1 12.9
1995 793 44.2 17.9 15.4
1996 793 44.2 17.9 15.4
1997 958 49.8 19.2 12.5
1998 852 49.5 17.2 11.5
1999 364 25.0 14.6 12.9
2000 385 25.3 15.2 13
2001 467 30.0 15.6 8.8
2002 599 37.8 15.8 12
2003 599 37.8 15.8 12
2004 620 39.7 15.6 10.2
2005 716 43.5 16.5 12.6
2006 885 50.3 17.6 15.9
2007 818 47.6 17.2 15
2008 725 44.4 16.3 17.4
2009 718 43.6 16.5 21.4
2010 701 42.0 16.6 21.7
2011 739 44.0 16.7 19.9
2012 705 41.5 16.9 18.3
2013 690 39.0 17.6 21.4
2014 671 40.9 16.3 20.4
2015 660 40.0 16.5 23.6
2016 662 43.0 15.3 22.5
2017 688 42.0 16.3 25.9
2018 683 44.5 15.3 24.6
2019 626 39.5 15.8 27.5
2020 642 41.3 15.5 28.8
2021 573 42.0 13.6 31.8
2022 589 39.5 14.8 31.7
2023 570 38.1 14.9 35.6

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 638 37.4 17.1 12.9
1995 793 44.2 17.9 15.4
1996 793 44.2 17.9 15.4
1997 958 49.8 19.2 12.5
1998 852 49.5 17.2 11.5
1999 364 25.0 14.6 12.9
2000 385 25.3 15.2 13
2001 467 30.0 15.6 8.8
2002 599 37.8 15.8 12
2003 599 37.8 15.8 12
2004 620 39.7 15.6 10.2
2005 716 43.5 16.5 12.6
2006 885 50.3 17.6 15.9
2007 818 47.6 17.2 15
2008 725 44.4 16.3 17.4
2009 718 43.6 16.5 21.4
2010 701 42.0 16.6 21.7
2011 739 44.0 16.7 19.9
2012 705 41.5 16.9 18.3
2013 690 39.0 17.6 21.4
2014 671 40.9 16.3 20.4
2015 660 40.0 16.5 23.6
2016 662 43.0 15.3 22.5
2017 688 42.0 16.3 25.9
2018 683 44.5 15.3 24.6
2019 626 39.5 15.8 27.5
2020 642 41.3 15.5 28.8
2021 573 42.0 13.6 31.8
2022 589 39.5 14.8 31.7
2023 570 38.1 14.9 35.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenger Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $600 (6.8%) $8,221 (93.2%) $8,821
2020 $559 (6.6%) $7,900 (93.4%) $8,459
2021 $1,020 (10.1%) $9,117 (89.9%) $10,136

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenger Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 696th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 287th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Challenger Elementary)6279
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6269
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Challenger Elementary)6977
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6763
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Challenger Elementary)5363
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Challenger Elementary)5470
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6768
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students626570
 8.9%
African American137118
 13.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian120103
 14.2%
Hispanic183172
 6%
Pacific Islander11
White153141
 7.8%
Two or More Races3135
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%35.6%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Challenger Elementary.

Challenger Elementary ranks 565th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Challenger Elementary are 30% Hispanic, 25% White, 21% African American, 18% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Challenger Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berry Miller J H
Middle : Rogers Middle
High : Glenda Dawson High School


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