Challenger Basic School

Public, Charter K-6

 1315 N Greenfield Rd
       Gilbert, AZ  85234-2813


(480) 830-1750

District: Challenger Basic School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Challenger Basic School ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Challenger Basic School:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenger Basic School 23rd of 1245 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. 12th of 540 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 91.86 26th 1062 97.6%
2010 92.76 28th 1090 97.4%
2011 92.67 26th 1075 97.6%
2012 93.41 7th 1141 99.4%
2013 94.14 8th 1158 99.3%
2014 96.48 3rd 1079 99.7%
2015 96.56 16th 955 98.3%
2016 95.96 21st 1079 98.1%
2017 97.56 11th 1106 99.0%
2018 95.74 24th 1109 97.8%
2019 97.13 6th 1039 99.4%
2021 97.34 19th 1226 98.5%
2022 94.61 20th 1000 98.0%
2023 96.97 23rd 1245 98.2%
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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 113th 1201 90.6%
2023 95.90 11th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.86 9th 1023 99.1%
2019 94.51 15th 862 98.3%
2021 96.69 15th 1219 98.8%
2022 95.87 3rd 824 99.6%
2023 96.48 21st 1219 98.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.79 59th 1032 94.3%
2019 95.66 10th 850 98.8%
2021 96.11 25th 1220 98.0%
2022 88.92 37th 830 95.5%
2023 96.30 27th 1216 97.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.74 75th 1198 93.7%
2022 91.37 32nd 716 95.5%
2023 82.26 145th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.72 42nd 720 94.2%
2019 93.08 7th 595 98.8%
2021 91.77 17th 1161 98.5%
2022 87.62 36th 800 95.5%
2023 93.30 14th 1024 98.6%
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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.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)
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by a parent
Sunday, October 13, 2019

Open Quote 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

Open Quote Great, caring teachers! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 21, 2010

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2002 51 3 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2003 51 3 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2004 121 6 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2005 148 5 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2006 149 8 8 14 2 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 141 11 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2008 157 4 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2009 197 4 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2010 218 5 3 29 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2011 230 7 6 31 1 0 0 0 275
2012 254 12 5 30 2 0 0 0 303
2013 279 12 5 28 3 0 2 0 329
2014 270 12 8 24 1 0 2 0 317
2015 307 11 12 17 5 0 1 0 353
2016 284 9 18 23 5 3 0 0 342
2017 273 6 9 27 4 6 4 0 329
2018 228 4 7 19 5 4 3 0 270
2019 243 2 9 22 4 1 4 0 285
2020 232 0 3 32 4 1 9 0 281
2021 279 3 6 33 4 1 11 0 337
2022 287 2 2 39 4 2 9 0 345
2023 264 2 3 34 6 1 10 0 320

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

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

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 Basic School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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

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

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students285320
 12.3%
African American22
American Indian46
 50%
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic2234
 54.5%
Pacific Islander11
White243264
 8.6%
Two or More Races410
 150%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger Basic School

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Challenger Basic School.

Students at Challenger Basic School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Yes! Challenger Basic School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 1245 Arizona elementary schools.


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