Barnum Elementary School vs KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
| Measure | Barnum Elementary School Denver, Colorado | KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 993 | #172 of 262 |
| National rank | #44391 of 50,301 | #11077 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 334 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 20.7).
- •Barnum Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Barnum Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 93.7%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.9).
- •Barnum Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 301.
- •Barnum Elementary School is a public school while KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barnum Elementary School better than KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy ranks higher (34.0 vs 20.7 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 Barnum Elementary School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Elementary School: 334. KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Elementary School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy rank in Colorado?
Barnum Elementary School is 858th of 993 and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is 172nd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).