KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary vs Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
146 students
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 993 | #816 of 993 |
| National rank | #33797 of 50,301 | #43106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 146 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 22.8).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 90.9%).
- •KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is the larger school with 453 students compared with 146.
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 Elementary better than Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.8 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 Elementary and Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary: 146. Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary and Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest rank in Colorado?
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary is 595th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is 816th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).