Challenger Elementary School

5703 Northwest 94th Avenue

School District

Broward
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 29, 2024

My son goes to this school and I have had nothing but issues with the teachers since he started in second grade. They are rude to the kids and do not want to deal with the parents when they’re involved. It’s not all but the ones I have encountered are just so unprofessional and I do not know how they are still employed to work around little kids.
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2020

My child is a child of special needs and I can tell you she received all the attention she needed.The ESE team in this school was great and the all went out of their way to assist my child with all the reading needs she needed to succeed! My child is now an Honor student.Special thank you to Ms.Barbera who was amazing and supportive to my child. She went out of her way to assist my child in every way she could.Thank you
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2019

I have 4 children who have gone/are going to Challenger Elementary School. As a former kindergarten teacher myself, I have very high standards for my own kids' education. From the principal to the teachers, the staff at Challenger are committed, kind, and competent. We love Challenger!
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2019

Awful. My child attended one year and will never step foot in the door of that school again
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2018

Great school, awesome staff! Passionated teachers, thanks.
Submitted by other on January 05, 2016

My son has been going there since 1st grade. We moved from out of state 5 weeks before the end of school. My one problem was that I requested that he not have to take the year end testing as he was not taught the information as it was there and requested an observational assessment. They do not seem to know what to do to address any situation outside of the norm and make educated judgements. Instead they wanted to argue with me and bully me into just giving up. I keep him out of school until they tested him orally and separately. The good news is that 2nd grade was much better and third grade has been great. I guess they were not used to parents that advocate on behalf of their child. I will say that this year there is a new principal that seems to be a great improvement over the one the last two years who would not even return my calls to her. I am satisfied with Challenger and expect to see it grow even better under the new leadership.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

Mrs. Doolittle is an amazing kindergarten teacher. She is well educated, loves her job and always communicates with her students and their parents. On the other hand, the after school program needs improvements. The program needs additional activities which will help keep the students interested and busy throughout the afternoon. As any public school, some of the students need more discipline than others, but other than that I will recommend the school.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

Best school ever, great staff. My son really love this school and so do i.
Submitted by other on September 25, 2013

I used to go to this school last year and it was amazing! This school is great for your kids!
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

I have a son that just started 4th grade and a daughter that just started 1st grade. They both love the school as do I. Their speech program is amazing. All the teachers are awesome. This is one if the best schools around.
Submitted by other on April 20, 2012

im now in 7th but while a child i went to this school, im serious when i say this school is amazing. The principle does not put up with no drama, and bullying is unexcitble, if it does take place they will take care off it. They have an aftercare for all the parents that work the later days and it is fun for the children. There are games and very intresting, amusing activites instored for them. They keep cops on duty all day, and have very safe system. There restrooms and catfrics are very clean. Everyday the principle greets you wormly and tells you to have a great day. The parents can get very involved by th PTA and the activies as staff. Its a very happy and joyful school, and is also an "A" school! They treat the kids to huge field trips and they ebjoy them. Though when it is time to work, it is time to work! They prepar you for thr FCAT and work you hard! Giving you homework nonstop, but you know what it pays off. Cause that is why it is an "A" school. At a time when i waz in 4th grade there, there where so many students, over 400, and if i could remember some of them has to leave because there where to many. Trust me you will enjoy this school. I recomend it to the highest
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2011

I had my daughter reassigned to this school last year and we are extremely pleased. Principal Maria Bach is "Hands on" and greets all students at the front door warmly. This school is bright, clean, happy and unlike many other Broward schools.....they still have music and art! They also have math night, halloween night and so many other parties that gets the parents involved....and this school has involved parents which sometimes is hard to find. There is very little turnover with teachers there so that tells you that they are happy working there. Many if not most have been there since the school opened. I recommend this school very highly.
Submitted by other on January 27, 2011

I'm a 5th grader at Challenger Elementary! I'v been going there since kindergarten. I have always LOVED the school! They have great cafeteria food and sanitary restrooms avaliable as needed! Most of the teachers are VERY SUPPORTIVE! They help improve skills so you pass to the next grade! Bullying is unacceptable there and if there is bullying happening to you or someone else, you can talk the school officer on or the principal and the vice principal, or even responsiable adult! The officers ,teachers, and the principals want you to reach our goasl! They also treat you with respect and kindness! They also encourage you to read more! They also have after school tutoring to improve your skills! They have specials and clubs such as math club, cheerleding, student government, singing stars, recorder club and more! I recommend this school to those ready for great supportive teachers & staff, lots of kindness, respect and a lot more!