How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Challenge Academy | Lorena El |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX | Lorena, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1 | 409 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | - | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 28.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Challenge Academy | Lorena El |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,751 | $10,751 |
| District | Lorena Isd | Lorena Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Challenge Academy | Lorena El |
|---|---|---|
| White | - | 78.2% |
| African American | - | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | - | 15.6% |
| Asian | - | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | - | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | - | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | - | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Challenge Academy | Lorena El |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 409:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 17.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.