- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Challenge School
Federal NCES profile for Challenge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291000763
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Challenge School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #100 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Challenge School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Challenge School ranks #100 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Challenge School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 080291000763 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 18.7:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Challenge School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Challenge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 560
Challenge School
560 students
What this shows Challenge School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Challenge School compares
Challenge School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Asian 31.8%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Challenge School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Challenge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Challenge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Challenge School
How many students attend Challenge School?
Challenge School has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenge School is 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Challenge School?
7.8% of students at Challenge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Challenge School?
The largest demographic group at Challenge School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Challenge School?
Challenge School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Challenge School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Challenge School ranks #100 of 125 schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Challenge School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.