B−
Challenger Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
601 County Road 61, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · (218) 681-2345 · Part of Thief River Falls School District
Students
727
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
43%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Challenger Elementary
- Enrollment down 12.5% since 2020
- Next stop for River Falls kids: Franklin Middle
On the path
Where River Falls kids come from and go next.
PK–5Challenger ElementaryYou are here
6–8Franklin Middlein Thief River Falls
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency46%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 52.5%
Location
Directions ↗
601 County Road 61, Thief River Falls
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K47
Kindergarten87
Grade 1125
Grade 2101
Grade 3115
Grade 4133
Grade 5119
Enrollment over time
831’20
822’21
783’22
781’23
727’24
Down 12.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 81%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 7%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Asian <1%Black <1%
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.