Challenger Elementary vs Explorer Elementary
Explorer Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 7.0/10. In math proficiency, Explorer Elementary leads at 55.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
367 students
Explorer Elementary
Caledonia, MI
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
563 students
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| Metric | Challenger Elementary | Explorer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.7% | 56.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #1,031 of 3,198 | #470 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Challenger Elementary | Explorer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 55.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Challenger Elementary | Explorer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 367 | 563 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.7% | 56.7% |
| District | Kentwood Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
| City | Grand Rapids | Caledonia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49508) | Caledonia (49316) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,328 | $101,548 |
| Median Home Value | $257,900 | $338,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,179 | $1,299 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.2% | 44.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 4.7% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 23 min |