Is Challenge School a good school?

Yes! Challenge School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Challenge School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 563 students attended Challenge School.

What is the racial makeup of Challenge School?

Students at Challenge School are 36% White, 28% Asian, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Challenge School

Summary:

Challenge School is a public magnet elementary and middle school located in Denver, Colorado, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 550 students. As part of the Cherry Creek School District, which is ranked 28th out of 116 districts in Colorado, Challenge School consistently ranks among the top 5-11 elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Challenge School's academic performance is truly exceptional, with proficiency rates in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) exams that are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had an 88.8% proficiency rate in ELA and an 88.3% proficiency rate in Math, compared to the district's 48.3% and 40.8%, and the state's 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th grade, with 96.7% proficiency in ELA and 95% in Math.

While Challenge School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Asian (27.64%) and White (36.36%) students, it has a lower percentage of Hispanic (8.91%) and African American (16.73%) students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 11.27% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which range from 68.75% to 93.16%. However, the school's higher student-teacher ratio of 18.3, compared to the nearby schools (ranging from 11.6 to 16.8), may present some challenges in terms of individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80247-2401

(720) 747-2100

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,826

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 563

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.2%

Asian:

28.4%

African American:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Challenge School ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Challenge School ranks better than 99.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.44. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Challenge School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), Asian (28.4%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenge School is 16.4. 37 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Challenge School employs 34.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenge School is $14,826. 32 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Challenge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenge School 5^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Challenge School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Challenge School 1^st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Challenge School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Challenge School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	96.78	2^nd	808	99.8%
2005	96.16	2^nd	823	99.8%
2006	96.30	2^nd	829	99.8%
2007	96.78	1^st	852	99.9%
2008	96.61	2^nd	849	99.8%
2009	96.50	1^st	872	99.9%
2010	96.74	1^st	925	99.9%
2011	96.48	1^st	935	99.9%
2012	96.75	2^nd	935	99.8%
2013	97.05	1^st	954	99.9%
2014	97.18	2^nd	962	99.8%
2015	99.77	2^nd	938	99.8%
2016	99.45	5^th	914	99.5%
2017	99.06	5^th	929	99.5%
2018	98.65	6^th	917	99.3%
2019	98.03	11^th	965	98.9%
2021	98.58	6^th	710	99.2%
2022	98.64	5^th	921	99.5%
2023	98.27	8^th	933	99.1%
2024	98.81	5^th	943	99.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	97.72	5^th	690	99.3%
2019	96.45	11^th	758	98.5%
2021	97.82	5^th	351	98.6%
2022	98.16	3^rd	595	99.5%
2023	98.14	4^th	642	99.4%
2024	97.48	6^th	684	99.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	52.93	53^rd	84	36.9%
2019	53.95	63^rd	110	42.7%
2022	60.80	11^th	22	50.0%
2023	46.03	59^th	82	28.0%
2024	38.99	72^nd	91	20.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	97.99	7^th	693	99.0%
2019	97.86	10^th	764	98.7%
2021	96.52	10^th	352	97.2%
2022	96.33	13^th	594	97.8%
2023	95.14	17^th	649	97.4%
2024	97.95	4^th	683	99.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	82.02	3^rd	9	66.7%
2019	89.75	1^st	11	90.9%
2022	75.84	3^rd	10	70.0%
2023	78.56	3^rd	15	80.0%
2024	89.16	1^st	12	91.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	96.01	7^th	337	97.9%
2019	92.45	21^st	596	96.5%
2021	97.69	3^rd	288	99.0%
2022	97.83	3^rd	454	99.3%
2023	97.10	5^th	525	99.0%
2024	97.76	3^rd	539	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Challenge School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	98.00	1^st	336	99.7%
2005	97.85	1^st	340	99.7%
2006	97.82	1^st	346	99.7%
2007	97.67	1^st	360	99.7%
2008	97.79	1^st	362	99.7%
2009	97.57	1^st	377	99.7%
2010	97.28	3^rd	409	99.3%
2011	97.16	2^nd	422	99.5%
2012	97.37	1^st	425	99.8%
2013	97.80	1^st	454	99.8%
2014	98.07	1^st	461	99.8%
2015	99.79	1^st	436	99.8%
2016	99.81	1^st	400	99.8%
2017	99.63	3^rd	424	99.3%
2018	99.26	3^rd	418	99.3%
2019	99.28	3^rd	458	99.3%
2021	99.78	2^nd	369	99.5%
2022	99.41	2^nd	448	99.6%
2023	99.12	3^rd	480	99.4%
2024	99.44	1^st	485	99.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	98.45	4^th	315	98.7%
2019	98.73	3^rd	352	99.1%
2021	98.85	3^rd	254	98.8%
2022	98.51	2^nd	326	99.4%
2023	98.86	1^st	363	99.7%
2024	98.61	1^st	350	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	57.58	56^th	121	53.7%
2019	53.87	73^rd	134	45.5%
2022	66.83	31^st	93	66.7%
2023	69.37	37^th	125	70.4%
2024	72.74	26^th	126	79.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	98.42	6^th	317	98.1%
2019	99.14	3^rd	343	99.1%
2021	99.80	1^st	249	99.6%
2022	99.34	1^st	328	99.7%
2023	98.44	4^th	356	98.9%
2024	99.48	1^st	357	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	92.81	1^st	25	96.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Challenge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	97.42	7^th	199	96.5%
2019	98.71	2^nd	283	99.3%
2022	99.11	1^st	265	99.6%
2023	97.88	4^th	286	98.6%
2024	99.19	1^st	273	99.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.4)

57%

14%

29%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 11, 2017

Challenge was a great school when my daughters began attending. However, since the new principle has taken over the staff diversity has gone to none and the IB program no longer exists. The kids of color are judged and disciplined for tying their shoe in the hallway while Caucasian children with money are allowed to use the discriminatory "N" word as an every day casual greeting. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Extremely disappointed. My child was fairly accepted into this school only to be told two months later into the school year that she was not advanced enough. Then I was threatened that my child could possibly not return the following school year. I moved our whole life out here based on my child's acceptance then was told this. Academics are great but leadership is a joke. Apply at your own risk! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 22, 2015

Our Kid is going to this school from last 4 years and we could not be more happier than how we are regarding our kids future. We feel, all kids in this school are in safe hand. The curriculum is excellent for all graders. Teachers are highly qualified and very enthusiastic. Most of the parents are responsible. One thing, if someone thinks the school as a baby sitting place, then definitely this is not a place for them.Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 27, 2012

we just switched our fifth grader over to Challenge this year and could not be any happier. The environment is warm and cozy but the kids are challenged and expected to perform. It is amazing what the school is able to accomplish without too much pressure on the kids. This is what education should be. My other two children attend other Cherry Creek schools and it is very frustrating that more of the traditional schools don't look to Challenge. Obviously, a traditional school can not adopt the Challenge program in toto, but there are certain elements that could greatly impact a traditional school. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, December 4, 2011

I am a student at the Challenge school, and I have been for nine years. I have spent about 60% of my life at this school, and it has impacted me so much! The environment is cozy and friendly, the other kids are awesome, the teachers are intelligent and funny, and the academics are challenging but also interesting. Challenge is like a second home to me, and I cannot recommend it more for any child who loves to learn. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Challenge School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	240	13	19	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	281
1996	240	13	19	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	281
1997	252	16	27	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
1998	351	20	38	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1999	390	20	45	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2000	380	20	41	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	455
2001	399	19	38	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	466
2002	403	23	61	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2003	403	23	61	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2004	429	27	66	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
2005	419	25	70	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2006	408	27	88	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2007	392	29	96	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2008	370	33	109	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2009	361	39	104	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
2010	351	36	118	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	538
2011	285	38	111	64	1	2	34	0	535
2012	278	38	114	66	1	2	35	0	534
2013	274	38	113	69	1	2	39	0	536
2014	258	40	122	69	1	2	41	0	533
2015	249	43	126	67	1	1	46	0	533
2016	248	48	122	65	1	1	49	0	534
2017	242	66	109	62	1	1	51	0	532
2018	232	77	107	66	1	0	51	0	534
2019	223	85	104	59	1	1	54	0	527
2020	210	94	109	58	1	1	55	0	528
2021	209	93	126	55	1	2	56	0	542
2022	199	89	137	52	1	2	54	0	534
2023	200	92	152	49	0	1	56	0	550
2024	204	84	160	44	0	1	69	1	563

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	281	14.8	19.0	3.6
1996	281	14.8	19.0	3.6
1997	302	15.9	19.0	1.3
1998	418	22.4	18.7	0.5
1999	464	28.9	16.1	0.6
2000	455	28.0	16.3	1.8
2001	466	27.9	16.7	2.1
2002	500	27.9	17.9	1.6
2003	500	27.9	17.9	1.6
2004	533	31.5	16.9	1.3
2005	526	32.1	16.4	1.3
2006	538	32.0	16.8	1.5
2007	534	31.5	17.0	1.9
2008	534	30.9	17.3	1.9
2009	536	30.5	17.6	1.9
2010	538	30.5	17.6	3.5
2011	535	29.9	17.8	4.5
2012	534	29.3	18.1	3.6
2013	536	29.9	17.8	5.2
2014	533	29.8	17.8	4.9
2015	533	29.0	18.3	8.4
2016	534	30.0	17.8	9
2017	532	28.9	18.3	10.3
2018	534	28.8	18.5	12
2019	527	30.1	17.5	11.4
2020	528	30.5	17.2	14.8
2021	542	30.0	18.0	13.3
2022	534	30.7	17.3	12
2023	550	30.0	18.3	11.3
2024	563	34.3	16.4	18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Challenge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	281	14.8	19.0	3.6
1996	281	14.8	19.0	3.6
1997	302	15.9	19.0	1.3
1998	418	22.4	18.7	0.5
1999	464	28.9	16.1	0.6
2000	455	28.0	16.3	1.8
2001	466	27.9	16.7	2.1
2002	500	27.9	17.9	1.6
2003	500	27.9	17.9	1.6
2004	533	31.5	16.9	1.3
2005	526	32.1	16.4	1.3
2006	538	32.0	16.8	1.5
2007	534	31.5	17.0	1.9
2008	534	30.9	17.3	1.9
2009	536	30.5	17.6	1.9
2010	538	30.5	17.6	3.5
2011	535	29.9	17.8	4.5
2012	534	29.3	18.1	3.6
2013	536	29.9	17.8	5.2
2014	533	29.8	17.8	4.9
2015	533	29.0	18.3	8.4
2016	534	30.0	17.8	9
2017	532	28.9	18.3	10.3
2018	534	28.8	18.5	12
2019	527	30.1	17.5	11.4
2020	528	30.5	17.2	14.8
2021	542	30.0	18.0	13.3
2022	534	30.7	17.3	12
2023	550	30.0	18.3	11.3
2024	563	34.3	16.4	18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenge School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,470
2020	$12,611
2021	$12,119
2022	$14,423
2023	$14,826

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenge School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 8^th of 933 Elementary schools	0.3%
Ranks 3^rd of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 480 Middle schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Challenge School)	93.1	96.8	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	49.9	47.8	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge School)	86.9	84.6	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	53.9	49.3	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Challenge School)	91.8	83.1	8.7%
4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	39.6	36.4	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Challenge School)	69.4	72.1	2.7%
5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	41.1	39.4	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge School)	81.7	84.3	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	51.8	54.9	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Challenge School)	75.3	77.1	1.8%
5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	42.1	42.7	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge School)	86.2	82.3	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	47.9	46.5	1.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Challenge School)	83.3	78.8	4.5%
6th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	38.6	33.7	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge School)	93	95.4	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	51.7	51.4	0.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Challenge School)	78.9	86.2	7.3%
7th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	42.3	34.1	8.2%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Challenge School)	78.8	88.5	9.7%
8th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	44.3	44.7	0.4%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade Math (Challenge School)	92.9	89.2	3.7%
8th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	47	44.2	2.8%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Challenge School)	87.8	88.2	0.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	50.8	49.7	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Challenge School)	85.2	84.8	0.4%
All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)	43.1	39.9	3.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	527	550	4.4%
African American	85	92	8.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	104	152	46.2%
Hispanic	59	49	16.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	223	200	10.3%
Two or More Races	54	56	3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.4%	11.3%	0.1%

Schools Near Challenge School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Challenge School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	9659 East Mississippi Avenue	Denver	80247	Denver County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	Yes	No	No	(720) 747-2100	563	34	16.4	18.8%	204 (36.2%)	84 (14.9%)	44 (7.8%)	160 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (12.3%)	98.8	5^th of 943 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.3	8^th of 933 public elementary schools	99.1%	3	81.3	85.3	90.1	90.0	89.7	96.7	88.8	87.5	89.7	84.5	85.7	88.5	95.0	88.3	83.3	90.2	$14,826
Highline Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11000 East Exposition	Aurora	80012	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 747-2300	402	31	12.9	80.3%	39 (9.7%)	76 (18.9%)	231 (57.5%)	22 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	28 (7.0%)	10.1	881^st of 943 public elementary schools	6.6%		10.9	875^th of 933 public elementary schools	6.2%	6	18.3	12.7	18.0				16.4	24.2	8.3	12.7				15.5	9.1		$16,374
Village East Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1433 South Oakland Street	Aurora	80012	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 747-2000	719	46	15.6	73.9%	127 (17.7%)	188 (26.1%)	305 (42.4%)	26 (3.6%)	7 (1.0%)	7 (1.0%)	58 (8.1%)	10.6	870^th of 943 public elementary schools	7.7%		14.5	823^rd of 933 public elementary schools	11.8%	47	14.9	15.5	22.7				17.7	15.8	14.7	11.7				14.1	14.7		$15,805
Ponderosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1885 South Lima Street	Aurora	80012	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 747-2800	572	36	15.8	76.0%	92 (16.1%)	142 (24.8%)	241 (42.1%)	41 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	51 (8.9%)	13.8	824^th of 943 public elementary schools	12.6%		19.5	743^rd of 933 public elementary schools	20.4%	81	17.1	26.9	19.0				21.1	28.2	20.3	6.9				17.7	8.2		$16,185
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8001 East Cedar Avenue	Denver	80230	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-5910	392	25	15.5	72.7%	87 (22.2%)	136 (34.7%)	115 (29.3%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	34 (8.7%)	22.6	702^nd of 943 public elementary schools	25.6%		23.6	690^th of 933 public elementary schools	26.0%	12	22.2	34.1	25.9				26.9	18.2	33.3	22.0				23.9	23.2		$18,988
Aurora Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10251 East 1st Ave	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 367-5983	524	42	12.4	80.9%	55 (10.5%)	247 (47.1%)	168 (32.1%)	14 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.7%)	50.7	443^rd of 943 public elementary schools	53.0%		46.4	470^th of 933 public elementary schools	49.6%	27	49.1	42.3	46.7	56.4	61.7	62.5	51.9	45.3	23.1	38.2	35.7	21.3	35.5	33.7	31.1	35.5	$14,466
Place Bridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	7125 Cherry Creek Drive North	Denver	80224	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0960	816	59	13.7	89.1%	75 (9.2%)	237 (29.0%)	402 (49.3%)	72 (8.8%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	24 (2.9%)	8.3	908^th of 943 public elementary schools	3.7%		12.8	844^th of 933 public elementary schools	9.5%	64	14.3	19.4	18.6	18.2	19.0	13.1	17.0	12.2	11.3	8.1	6.4	8.3	9.3	9.1	6.6	9.1	$19,073
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3	Denver	80231	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 863-8920	599	43	13.9	90.7%	71 (11.9%)	309 (51.6%)	183 (30.6%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	58	381^st of 943 public elementary schools	59.6%		66.7	277^th of 933 public elementary schools	70.3%	104	49.3	37.1	52.6				46.0	41.0	44.4	55.7				46.2	36.1		$17,578
Denver Green School Southeast	Public	K-8	6700 East Virginia Avenue	Denver	80224	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-7480	549	34	15.9	71.4%	138 (25.1%)	121 (22.0%)	212 (38.6%)	13 (2.4%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.6%)	13.9	822^nd of 943 public elementary schools	12.8%		20.2	729^th of 933 public elementary schools	21.9%	93	22.9	20.0	32.1	17.1	37.5	46.5	29.3	16.9	20.7	6.9	6.3	18.3	14.8	14.2	17.2	14.8	$18,779
Lansing Elementary Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Lansing St	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 364-8297	376	28	13.4	87.8%	30 (8.0%)	78 (20.7%)	213 (56.6%)	19 (5.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.2%)	6.6	925^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.9%		7.8	915^th of 933 public elementary schools	1.9%	10	8.2	15.2	18.2				14.0	5.6	7.4	10.0				7.7	8.3		$22,164

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