What grades does Challenger Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Challenger Elementary serves students in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Challenger Elementary located?

You can find Challenger Elementary in GRAND RAPIDS, MI.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger Elementary?

At Challenger Elementary, there are approximately 17.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in GRAND RAPIDS, MI?

Challenger Elementary is among the schools serving GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The school is part of the local school system.

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Challenger Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan|Kentwood Public Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

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Oct

Fri

No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO)EventDistrict-wide

No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO) date

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

No school - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Jan

Fri

No Insurance Deduction (22 Pays)EventDistrict-wide

22 pays (None) - 01/08/2027

Feb

Mon

Mid-Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

No school - Presidents' Day / Mid-Winter Break

Apr

Fri

Spring Holiday / No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

367

Student:Teacher

17.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Kentwood Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

78.8%

Phone

(616)698-2524

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

40-44%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.8%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

362

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.2

Psychologists

Social Workers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,114

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,258

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,210

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 54%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$344,543

+4.8% 1yr+40.7% 5yr

Grand Rapids, MI metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Uninsured residents

7.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,517

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,374

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

510 (37%)

Autism

204 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

193 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

147 (11%)

Specific Learning Disability

146 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

103 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

413

Current enrollment

Growing(+16% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO)

No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO) date

Event

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

No school - Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

No school - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Kentwood Public Schools. Challenger Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Labor Day BreakDistrict-wide No school / district holiday	Break	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	First Insurance Deduction (22 Pays)District-wide 22 pays (1st) - 09/18/2026	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO)District-wide No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO) date	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No school - Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No school - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	No Insurance Deduction (22 Pays)District-wide 22 pays (None) - 01/08/2027	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Mid-Winter BreakDistrict-wide No school - Presidents' Day / Mid-Winter Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Spring Holiday / No SchoolDistrict-wide No school (highlighted on calendar)	Holiday	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No Insurance Deduction (22 Pays)District-wide 22 pays (None) - 04/16/2027	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO)District-wide No Cash-in-Lieu-of (CILO) date	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Memorial Day BreakDistrict-wide No school - Memorial Day weekend Review the calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day of School (Estimated) / Last 22-Pay DeductionDistrict-wide End of 38-week school year / 22 pays (Last) - 06/11/2027	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger Elementary

Challenger Elementary has a total enrollment of 367 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in GRAND RAPIDS, MI.