Challenge to Excellence Charter School
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Douglas County School District NO. RE 1
Challenge to Excellence Charter School is located in Parker, CO and is one of 76 schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1. It is a charter school that serves 482 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Challenge to Excellence Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Challenge to Excellence Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Challenge to Excellence Charter School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Challenge to Excellence Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Challenge to Excellence Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Challenge to Excellence Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Challenge to Excellence Charter School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Challenge to Excellence Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Christian School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Mammoth Heights Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Renaissance Montessori Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| North Star Academy 0.7 miles | |
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| Kindercare Learning Center 0.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 482
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Challenge to Excellence Charter School had 6% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
79%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Hispanic
6%
Two or More Races
4%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Douglas County School District NO. RE 1 District Spending
$8,139Per Pupil
The Douglas County School District NO. RE 1 spends $8,139 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Douglas County School District NO. RE 1 District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Challenge to Excellence Charter School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Douglas County School District NO. RE 1Test Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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