Enrollment
551
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Challenge to Excellence Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Challenge to Excellence Charter School
Challenge to Excellence Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (60%) and White (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside Challenge to Excellence Charter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Challenge to Excellence Charter School compares
Challenge to Excellence Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Challenge to Excellence Charter School.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Challenge to Excellence Charter School a good school?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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