Challenge to Excellence Charter School vs Parker Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 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
Parker Performing Arts
Englewood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
638 students
| Measure | Challenge to Excellence Charter School Parker, Colorado | Parker Performing Arts Englewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 993 | #456 of 993 |
| National rank | #6984 of 50,301 | #27106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 551 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 31% |
| city | Parker | Englewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 47.1).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Challenge to Excellence Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 27%).
- •Parker Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.0).
- •Parker Performing Arts is the larger school with 638 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 Parker Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge to Excellence Charter School ranks higher (76.5 vs 47.1 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 Parker Performing Arts?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Parker and Englewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School: 551. Parker Performing Arts: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge to Excellence Charter School and Parker Performing Arts rank in Colorado?
Challenge to Excellence Charter School is 76th of 993 and Parker Performing Arts is 456th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).