Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College vs KIPP Northeast Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,027 students
KIPP Northeast Elementary
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
495 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Denver, Colorado | KIPP Northeast Elementary Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 307 | #553 of 993 |
| National rank | #15429 of 16,910 | #31937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,027 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Northeast Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 19.0).
- •KIPP Northeast Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Northeast Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •KIPP Northeast Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 79%).
- •KIPP Northeast Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 495.
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is a public school while KIPP Northeast 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College better than KIPP Northeast Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Northeast Elementary ranks higher (40.0 vs 19.0 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College and KIPP Northeast Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College: 1,027. KIPP Northeast Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College and KIPP Northeast Elementary rank in Colorado?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is 287th of 307 and KIPP Northeast Elementary is 553rd of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).