Aurora Academy Charter School vs Challenge School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Academy Charter School
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
536 students
Challenge School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
| Measure | Aurora Academy Charter School Aurora, Colorado | Challenge School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #580 of 993 | #5 of 993 |
| National rank | #32863 of 50,301 | #1922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 536 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 85% |
| city | Aurora | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 38.6).
- •Challenge School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 38%).
- •Challenge School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 39%).
- •Challenge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 73.9%).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Challenge School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 536.
- •Aurora Academy Charter School is a charter school while Challenge School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Academy Charter School better than Challenge School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge School ranks higher (86.2 vs 38.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurora Academy Charter School and Challenge School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Academy Charter School: 536. Challenge School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Academy Charter School and Challenge School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Academy Charter School is 580th of 993 and Challenge School is 5th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).