Total enrollment
309
-32 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Challis
Idaho · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Challis? The city has 2 K-12 options totaling roughly 309 students (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Challis
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 89%
% Hispanic
6%
was 7%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHALLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 173 |
| CHALLIS JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 136 |
About Challis
Challis is a sparse Idaho city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 309 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Challis is around 155 students, 61% noticeably below the Idaho average of about 402.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 9%: 341 students in SY 2017-18 versus 309 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Challis discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.