Challenge to Excellence Charter School vs North Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 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
North Star Academy
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
684 students
| Measure | Challenge to Excellence Charter School Parker, Colorado | North Star Academy Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 993 | #125 of 993 |
| National rank | #6984 of 50,301 | #10812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 551 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 70.7).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 7.5%).
- •North Star Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 551.
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 North Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge to Excellence Charter School ranks higher (76.5 vs 70.7 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 North Star Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School: 551. North Star Academy: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge to Excellence Charter School and North Star Academy rank in Colorado?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School is 76th of 993 and North Star Academy is 125th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).