Challenge Elementary
Mtlk Terrace, WA · Edmonds School District
Alternative school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
3rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
5409 228TH ST SW, Mtlk Terrace, WA 98043
(425)431-7157NCES ID 530240001189Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Challenge Elementary 3rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 342 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 413 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1993, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.8% | 45.3% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 29.0% | 32.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.4% | 10.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 5.3% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 4.8% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1993. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $694K in zip 98043 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Challenge Elementary
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ELA 60% ▼36 · Math 60% ▼37Compare - #613Mountlake Terrace ElementaryEdmonds School District · 0.5 mi away613th of 1,174
ELA 51% ▼45 · Math 39% ▼58Compare - #864Cedar Way ElementaryEdmonds School District · 0.9 mi away864th of 1,174
ELA 37% ▼59 · Math 34% ▼63Compare - #167Brier ElementaryEdmonds School District · 1.2 mi away167th of 1,174
ELA 72% ▼24 · Math 65% ▼32Compare - #222Home Education ExchangeShoreline School District · 1.3 mi away222nd of 1,174
ELA 73% ▼23 · Math 56% ▼41Compare - #126Cascade K-8 Community SchoolShoreline School District · 1.3 mi away126th of 1,174
ELA 74% ▼22 · Math 70% ▼27Compare - #908Chase Lake ElementaryEdmonds School District · 1.9 mi away908th of 1,174
ELA 37% ▼59 · Math 30% ▼67Compare - #1033College Place ElementaryEdmonds School District · 1.9 mi away1,033rd of 1,174
ELA 31% ▼65 · Math 21% ▼76Compare
What school district is Challenge Elementary in?
Challenge Elementary is part of the Edmonds School District district in Mtlk Terrace, Washington.
Is Challenge Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Challenge Elementary 3rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Challenge Elementary?
White 45%, Asian 32%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 5% (413 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Challenge Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98043 is $694K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.