- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336006748Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #107 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary ranks #107 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080336006748 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
146 enr · 9.7:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary 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 146
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
146 students
What this shows Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary compares
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 94% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Colorado - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 4.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Elementary 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 Elementary'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 other 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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
How many students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 42% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% 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 Elementary?
74.5% of students at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary ranks #107 of 125 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 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 Elementary, 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.