- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goddard, KS
Challenger Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Challenger Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200654001334
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Challenger Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Goddard · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Challenger Intermediate School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Challenger Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Goddard, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Challenger Intermediate School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 200654001334 · Goddard, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.2:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower High School (991 students)
Challenger Intermediate School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Challenger Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
991 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
962 students
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
625 students
- Apollo Element
Apollo Elementary School
544 students
- Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
514 students
- This school
Challenger Intermediate School
454 students
What this shows Challenger Intermediate School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Challenger Intermediate School compares
Challenger Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Challenger Intermediate School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goddard reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Challenger Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Challenger Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Goddard
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Challenger Intermediate School
How many students attend Challenger Intermediate School?
Challenger Intermediate School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goddard, KS. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger Intermediate School is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Challenger Intermediate School?
27.8% of students at Challenger Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Challenger Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Challenger Intermediate School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Goddard, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Challenger Intermediate School?
Challenger Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Challenger Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Goddard?
By Resource Investment Index, Challenger Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Goddard, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goddard on the city page.
What other schools are in Goddard?
Besides Challenger Intermediate School, Goddard also operates Eisenhower High School (991 students), Goddard High (962 students), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (625 students). See the Goddard district page for the complete list.