Challenge School vs Lotus School for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
Lotus School for Excellence
Aurora · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,008 students
| Measure | Challenge School Denver, Colorado | Lotus School for Excellence Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #1922 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 560 | 1,008 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 1,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 23% |
| city | Denver | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 23%).
- •Challenge School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 28%).
- •Challenge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Lotus School for Excellence does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Lotus School for Excellence is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 560.
- •Challenge School is a public school while Lotus School for Excellence is a charter 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 Challenge School better than Lotus School for Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challenge School and Lotus School for Excellence?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge School: 560. Lotus School for Excellence: 1,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge School and Lotus School for Excellence rank in Colorado?
Challenge School is 5th of 993 and Lotus School for Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).