CHALLENGE SCHOOL
CHALLENGE SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 534 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, CHALLENGE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CHALLENGE SCHOOL, located in Denver, Colorado, is a highly regarded magnet school that serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. It is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on gifted and talented education. The school operates with a specialized curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving students, encouraging critical thinking, advanced problem-solving, and a deep engagement with core subjects like mathematics, science, and the humanities.
Beyond its academic intensity, CHALLENGE SCHOOL fosters a structured community that emphasizes personal responsibility and intellectual growth. Because it is a magnet program within the Denver Public Schools system, admission is competitive and based on specific criteria. The school is consistently recognized for its high performance metrics and serves as a premier destination for families in the Denver area seeking a fast-paced, enriched educational experience for their children.
For more information, contact CHALLENGE SCHOOL at (720) 747-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80231-2401
(720) 747-2100
CHALLENGE SCHOOL is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 534
- Teachers:
- 28.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 534 students
- White
- 43.4%
- Asian
- 20.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.