- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336001865Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #15 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080336001865 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
301 enr · 9.1:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 301
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
301 students
What this shows Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy compares
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 103% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 5% in Colorado - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
African American 2.3%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
How many students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is 9.1:1, which is 45% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
78.3% of students at Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.