Challenge to Excellence Charter School vs Cherokee Trail Elementary 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.
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
551 students
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
553 students
| Measure | Challenge to Excellence Charter School Parker, Colorado | Cherokee Trail Elementary School Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 993 | #292 of 993 |
| National rank | #6984 of 50,301 | #19343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 551 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 58.3).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 34.2%).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.0).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 551.
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School is a charter school while Cherokee Trail Elementary 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 Challenge to Excellence Charter School better than Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge to Excellence Charter School ranks higher (76.5 vs 58.3 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 Challenge to Excellence Charter School and Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School: 551. Cherokee Trail Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge to Excellence Charter School and Cherokee Trail Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School is 76th of 993 and Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 292nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).