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Challenger Elementary School

901 E Calle Mayer
Nogales, AZ 85621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Challenger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Challenger Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
374 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Challenger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1015 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Challenger Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Challenger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Challenger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Challenger Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Challenger Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
99%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Challenger Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Challenger Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Challenger Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Challenger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Challenger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Elementary School's ranking?
Challenger Elementary School is ranked #1015 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
374 students attend Challenger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Challenger Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Elementary School?
Challenger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger Elementary School offer ?
Challenger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Challenger Elementary School part of?
Challenger Elementary School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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