Carbondale Community Charter School vs KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Carbondale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
146 students
| Measure | Carbondale Community Charter School Carbondale, Colorado | KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 993 | #595 of 993 |
| National rank | #17913 of 50,301 | #33797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 143 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Carbondale | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Community Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 37.3).
- •Carbondale Community Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 89%).
- •Carbondale Community Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary is the larger school with 146 students compared with 143.
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 Carbondale Community Charter School better than KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Community Charter School ranks higher (60.4 vs 37.3 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 Carbondale Community Charter School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Community Charter School: 143. KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Community Charter School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary rank in Colorado?
Carbondale Community Charter School is 265th of 993 and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary is 595th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).