At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
563
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
19%-31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Challenge School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in DENVER, Colorado. The school enrolls 563 students. It is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictCherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
County8005
CityDENVER
ZIP80231
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080291000763
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment563
White36.4%
Hispanic / Latino8.9%
Black / African American16.7%
Asian27.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races10.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
36.4%
Hispanic
8.9%
Black
16.7%
Asian
27.6%
Two+
10.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.