Challenge Elementary

Public K-6

 5409 228th St SW
       Mountlake Terrace, WA  98043-5251


(425) 431-7157

District: Edmonds School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,531 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  42.1 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.3%
Asian:
33.3%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Compare Details Challenge Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), Asian (33.3%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenge Elementary is 42.1, which is the highest among 25 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenge Elementary is $4,531, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 68th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Challenge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Challenge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.44 1st 1026 99.9%
2005 97.91 2nd 1031 99.8%
2006 98.01 1st 1051 99.9%
2007 98.42 1st 1069 99.9%
2008 98.42 1st 1067 99.9%
2009 98.33 1st 1072 99.9%
2010 98.87 1st 1088 99.9%
2011 98.37 1st 1092 99.9%
2012 97.79 2nd 1097 99.8%
2013 97.80 1st 1106 99.9%
2021 99.61 1st 1107 99.9%
2022 99.43 1st 1169 99.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Challenge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.64 1st 131 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Challenge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.92 3rd 833 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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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by a parent
Monday, August 18, 2014

Open Quote Teachers and principal here are generally well meaning but this program is basically the same curriculum as traditional elementary programs in the district but a year ahead with higher expectations and a few adjustments in terms of projects and assignments. There are programs in states on the east coast that use Renzulli or other bona fied hi-cap/gifted approaches, so it can be done. However, for whatever reasons, the Edmonds School District chooses not to put resources towards a true gifted program with authentic, systemitized gifted instruction. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Open Quote Challenge Elementary is a gifted school and the students passed a test to ensure their capabilities to be allowed to attend this school. Therefore, their scores should be high. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Challenge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 121 2 18 0 2 n/a n/a 0 143
1995 122 3 22 3 2 n/a n/a 0 152
1996 122 3 22 3 2 n/a n/a 0 152
1997 124 3 17 2 2 n/a n/a 0 148
1998 122 3 21 3 2 n/a n/a 0 151
1999 115 3 24 4 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2000 124 1 25 4 1 n/a n/a 0 155
2001 144 0 29 2 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 137 1 46 3 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2003 137 1 46 3 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2004 129 1 60 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 171 2 71 7 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2006 149 3 71 7 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 158 4 75 7 2 n/a n/a 3 249
2008 150 3 81 5 1 n/a n/a 3 243
2009 140 2 80 4 0 n/a n/a 8 234
2010 138 4 78 2 1 n/a n/a 24 247
2011 147 3 75 4 1 2 27 0 259
2012 162 5 71 8 1 0 34 0 281
2013 171 6 67 10 1 0 37 0 292
2014 177 6 73 13 1 0 39 0 309
2015 161 10 68 17 1 0 36 0 293
2016 173 12 78 19 0 0 36 0 318
2017 168 17 95 22 0 0 34 0 336
2018 158 19 97 21 0 0 36 0 331
2019 154 15 102 13 0 0 31 0 315
2020 160 12 109 10 0 0 32 0 323
2021 154 18 117 10 0 1 43 0 343
2022 162 16 112 11 0 1 42 0 344
2023 186 19 134 17 0 1 44 1 402

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 Challenge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 143 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 152 0.0 0.0 n/a
1996 152 0.0 0.0 n/a
1997 148 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 151 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 147 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 155 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 176 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 188 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 188 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 192 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 253 n/a n/a 0
2006 232 0.0 n/a 0
2007 249 0.0 n/a 0
2008 243 n/a n/a 0
2009 234 n/a n/a n/a
2010 247 n/a n/a n/a
2011 259 n/a n/a 2.3
2012 281 n/a n/a 6.8
2013 292 11.0 26.5 6.8
2014 309 n/a n/a 7.8
2015 293 16.0 18.3 7.2
2016 318 14.0 22.7 8.8
2017 336 15.4 21.7 10.7
2018 331 13.1 25.1 11.2
2019 315 13.1 24.0 11.1
2020 323 12.1 26.6 9.3
2021 343 11.1 30.8 9.9
2022 344 9.5 36.0 7.8
2023 402 9.5 42.1 10.7

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 Challenge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 143 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 152 0.0 0.0 n/a
1996 152 0.0 0.0 n/a
1997 148 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 151 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 147 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 155 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 176 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 188 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 188 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 192 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 253 n/a n/a 0
2006 232 0.0 n/a 0
2007 249 0.0 n/a 0
2008 243 n/a n/a 0
2009 234 n/a n/a n/a
2010 247 n/a n/a n/a
2011 259 n/a n/a 2.3
2012 281 n/a n/a 6.8
2013 292 11.0 26.5 6.8
2014 309 n/a n/a 7.8
2015 293 16.0 18.3 7.2
2016 318 14.0 22.7 8.8
2017 336 15.4 21.7 10.7
2018 331 13.1 25.1 11.2
2019 315 13.1 24.0 11.1
2020 323 12.1 26.6 9.3
2021 343 11.1 30.8 9.9
2022 344 9.5 36.0 7.8
2023 402 9.5 42.1 10.7

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201894.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.4%98.7%98.7%97.3%94.6%96.0%98.7%
201992.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.5%96.1%94.8%96.1%94.8%96.1%94.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.9%0.0%0.0%4.8%97.5%98.1%96.8%96.2%97.5%98.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $152 (1.5%) $9,982 (98.5%) $10,134
2021 $252 (6.5%) $3,600 (93.5%) $3,852
2022 $270 (6.0%) $4,261 (94.0%) $4,531

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenge 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Elementary)95.294.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Elementary)89.793.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.552.2
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.6
 7.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Challenge Elementary)96.698
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Challenge Elementary)99.297.3
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315402
 27.6%
African American1519
 26.7%
American Indian00
Asian102134
 31.4%
Hispanic1317
 30.8%
Pacific Islander01
White154186
 20.8%
Two or More Races3144
 41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%10.7%
 0.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Challenge Elementary.

Students at Challenge Elementary are 46% White, 33% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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