KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy vs Valverde Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 127 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
Valverde Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
| Measure | KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Denver, Colorado | Valverde Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 262 | #784 of 993 |
| National rank | #11077 of 15,369 | #41963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 24.6).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Valverde Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 93.7%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Valverde Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 301.
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is a charter school while Valverde Elementary School is a public 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 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy better than Valverde Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy ranks higher (34.0 vs 24.6 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 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and Valverde Elementary School?
About 127 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy: 301. Valverde Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and Valverde Elementary School rank in Colorado?
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is 172nd of 262 and Valverde Elementary School is 784th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).