Challenge to Excellence Charter School

16995 EAST CARLSON DRIVE
PARKER, CO 80134

Charter School 538 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Challenge to Excellence (C2E) Charter School, located in Parker, Colorado, is a K-8 public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum. The school is known for its structured environment and focus on core subjects, utilizing the Core Knowledge sequence to provide students with a broad base of cultural and academic literacy. By prioritizing foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, C2E aims to prepare students for high school success while fostering a strong sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school is recognized for its partnership-oriented approach, which relies heavily on active parental involvement and a high level of accountability for both students and staff. As a charter institution, C2E operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools, allowing it to maintain a specific pedagogical focus and a uniform-based dress code that contributes to its disciplined campus culture. Serving the Douglas County area, it remains a popular choice for families seeking a traditional, teacher-directed instructional model within the public school system.

538

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenge to Excellence Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	44
Black	14
Asian	278
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Asian
278 (51.7 %)
White
178 (33.1 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.2 %)
Two or More
21 (3.9 %)
Black
14 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)841-9816
Website:	http://c2e.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 74