CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY
CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY is a public elementary school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 303 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
The CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY (C3), located in Denver, Colorado, is a unique public elementary school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district that operates with a specialized focus on gifted and talented education. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, C3 functions as an innovation school, prioritizing a curriculum centered on "challenge-based learning." This approach encourages students to solve real-world problems through inquiry, creative collaboration, and interdisciplinary projects, moving beyond standard rote memorization to foster critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
The school is designed for students who thrive in a highly rigorous, fast-paced environment that emphasizes "depth and complexity" in learning. By integrating social-emotional learning with academic excellence, C3 seeks to support the specific needs of gifted learners, ensuring they are consistently engaged and challenged. The community is defined by a culture of innovation, where students are frequently asked to take risks, reflect on their processes, and apply their knowledge in creative ways to address authentic, meaningful challenges.
For more information, contact CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY at (720) 424-0630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80210-3015
(720) 424-0630
http://c3.dpsk12.org
CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 303
- Teachers:
- 17.24
- 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 303 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.