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#1026 of 1,815 schools in CO
Based on limited data
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
Elementary School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3400 WEST NEVADA PLACE, Denver, CO 80219
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2022, reaching 23% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 23% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 2 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,325
Median home value
$426,200
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Barnum Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Castro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #129 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,026 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
What grades does Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary serve?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary rank in CO?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary ranks #1,026 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary has 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
86.7% of students at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (303) 934-3245
- Area population (ZIP 80219)
- 60,095
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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