Barnum Elementary School vs KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 863 m 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 Elementary
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
146 students
| Measure | Barnum Elementary School Denver, Colorado | KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 993 | #595 of 993 |
| National rank | #44391 of 50,301 | #33797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 334 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 20.7).
- •Barnum Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 89%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.9).
- •Barnum Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 146.
- •Barnum Elementary School is a public school while KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary 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 Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary ranks higher (37.3 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 Elementary?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Elementary School: 334. KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Elementary School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary rank in Colorado?
Barnum Elementary School is 858th of 993 and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary is 595th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).