Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School's student population of 158 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
89%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School?
158 students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School part of?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School located?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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