B+
Challenger Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2475 52nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 · (616) 698-2524 · Part of Kentwood Public Schools
Students
413
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Challenger Elementary
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 15.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.9%
Location
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2475 52nd St SE, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten76
Grade 168
Grade 264
Grade 378
Grade 473
Grade 554
Enrollment over time
357’20
362’21
341’22
367’23
413’24
Up 15.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 45%White 17%Hispanic 15%Asian 14%Two or more races 10%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.