Challenger School in Glendale, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Challenger School is a suburban public school in Glendale, Arizona that is part of Glendale Elementary School District 40. It serves 857 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.0:1. Its teachers have had 301 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

857 Students

33 Teachers

6905 W Maryland Ave

Glendale, AZ 85303 View local requests

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Challenger School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

87%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Challenger School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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