- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, CO
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Challenge to Excellence Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345001874Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Challenge to Excellence Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Challenge to Excellence Charter School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Challenge to Excellence Charter School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Challenge to Excellence Charter School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080345001874 · Parker, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
551 enr · 19:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Challenge to Excellence Charter School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Challenge to Excellence Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 551
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
551 students
What this shows Challenge to Excellence Charter School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Challenge to Excellence Charter School compares
Challenge to Excellence Charter 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 60.1%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Challenge to Excellence Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Challenge to Excellence Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Challenge to Excellence Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Challenge to Excellence Charter School
How many students attend Challenge to Excellence Charter School?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenge to Excellence Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenge to Excellence Charter School is 19:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Challenge to Excellence Charter School?
4.8% of students at Challenge to Excellence Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Challenge to Excellence Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Challenge to Excellence Charter School is Asian at 60.1% of enrollment, in Parker, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Challenge to Excellence Charter School?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 to Excellence Charter School rank among elementary schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Challenge to Excellence Charter School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Challenge to Excellence Charter School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.