Castro Elementary School vs KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
146 students
| Measure | Castro Elementary School Denver, Colorado | KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 993 | #595 of 993 |
| National rank | #46846 of 50,301 | #33797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 241 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 14% | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 16.5).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 91.7%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •Castro Elementary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 146.
- •Castro 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 Castro Elementary School better than KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 16.5 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 Castro Elementary School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Elementary School: 241. KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Elementary School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary rank in Colorado?
Castro Elementary School is 926th of 993 and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary is 595th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).