CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY
Regular School · THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN
CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY is a regular school school in THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, serving grades PK–05 with 727 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 81% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 77 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 1% |
| Asian | 4 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 727 | 400M / 327F |
English Language Learners: 17 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% -2.4pp | 48.4% | 401 |
| Reading Proficiency | 48.0% -7.2pp | 55.2% | 401 |
| Science Proficiency | 50-54% | — | 121 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 727 | 100% |
Contact & Location
601 COUNTY ROAD 61
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701
Phone: (218)681-2345
http://trf.k12.mn.usDistrict
THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICTPer-pupil expenditure: $16,940
District enrollment: 1,806
Other Schools in District
- LINCOLN SENIOR HIGH High
- NORTHWEST AREA LEARNING CENTER High
- Summer NW Area Learning Center High
- FRANKLIN MIDDLE Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 56701) → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
273885002451
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD