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Challenger Elementary School

9434 HUGHES RANCH RD PEARLAND TX 77581

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 325 of 2518 in Texas

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About Challenger Elementary School

Challenger Elementary School, situated in Pearland, Texas, has approximately 605 students enrolled in Pre-K through 4th grade. The school has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio to enhance individualized instruction for students. Academically, students are performing well with 62% of students proficient in math and 69% proficient in reading. The student body is diverse; 34.3% of the students are identified as at risk of dropping out and 16% of students are enrolled in a bilingual program or an English language learning program. The average teacher salary is $65,320 and the average teacher has 10.4 years of experience. The average home value in the area is approximately $330,900, indicating a stable and growing community. Challenger Elementary strives to foster academic excellence and community engagement. Parents considers Challenger as their choice in the list of all the elementary schools in Texas.

Challenger Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9434 HUGHES RANCH RD PEARLAND TX 77581

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Phone

(281) 485-7912

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 69% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
605
Total Students
$64160
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 325 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Challenger Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15AM - 2:55PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 24.7%
Asian 18.1%
Hispanic 30.2%
Black 20.7%
Two+ Races 6.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
24.7%
Asian
18.1%
Hispanic
30.2%
Black
20.7%
Two+ Races
6.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 605
47.4%
287 Female
52.6%
318 Male

Student Population

605 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

573 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Teachers recently attended Solution Tree Professional Learning Community (PLC) Training, funded by the Pearland ISD Education Foundation. The training focused on using data to drive instruction and strengthen collaboration to ensure high levels of learning for every student.

FAQ

Q1. In what way does Rustic Oak Elementary stand out in teaching methods?

Ans: This school offers traditional academics where the necessities of day-to-day life intersect with learning, as well as utilizing a great deal of technology.

Q2. How does Rustic Oak Elementary inspire creativity?

Ans: Through art, music, and innovation labs, students develop their own means of self-expression and critical thinking skills.

Q3. In what ways does Rustic Oak Elementary pursue community engagement?

Ans: The school establishes family literacy nights, STEM expos, and meetings with volunteers regularly.

Q4. In what way is student safety supervised at Rustic Oak Elementary?

Ans: The school practices safety drills, utilizes digital monitoring, and partners with campus police to keep the buildings safe.

Q5. How does Rustic Oak Elementary assess success?

Ans: The school reviews academic data, attendance, and indicators of student engagement on a regular basis to ensure better student outcomes.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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