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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF DENVER AND STATE OF C·NCES 080336006652

KIPP Northeast Elementary

4635 WALDEN ST. DENVER, DENVER, CO 80249 · (720) 452-2551 · Denver County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL495 STUDENTS
Enrollment
495
Elementary
DISTRICT 423 · STATE 379
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
375 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
56
Kindergarten
86
Grade 1
85
Grade 2
88
Grade 3
92
Grade 4
88
Student demographics
White
428%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
21944%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 37%
Black
13026%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 5%
Asian
5712%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
296%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
173%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25251%
Female
24349%

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Test scores

CMAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Expectations
English Language Arts
25.7%
CO avg 44.9% . +6.2pp since 2023
Math
24.0%
CO avg 36.1% . +7.8pp since 2023
Source: CMAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
21.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
20.8%
based on CO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.6pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
495
+122 (+33%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 15.8:1
% White
8%
was 6%
% Hispanic
44%
was 62%
% Black
26%
was 23%
% Asian
12%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About KIPP Northeast Elementary

KIPP Northeast Elementary, a mid-sized elementary campus in DENVER, Colorado, one of the schools within School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C, teaches 495 students, covering grades pre-K through 4. Compared to the state average of about 379 students per school, that is 31% above typical.

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C runs 198 schools in total, collectively educating 90,471 students. KIPP Northeast Elementary is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, KIPP Northeast Elementary shows that the most-represented group is Hispanic (44%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder breaks down as 26% Black, 12% Asian, 8% White, 6% multiracial. By comparison, Denver County as a whole is about 28% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, KIPP Northeast Elementary has 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.4:1. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 76% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Denver County (around 63%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, KIPP Northeast Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 20.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 21.3%.

In the surrounding community, Denver County reports that the typical household earns roughly $94,718 per year, about 57% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Denver County runs 206 public schools (combined enrollment of about 91,233 students), of which KIPP Northeast Elementary is one.

KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around KIPP Northeast Elementary. On composite proficiency, KIPP Northeast Elementary comes 3rd of 8 in the immediate cluster, ahead of the nearby-schools average of 18.5%.

The school occupies an urban site. KIPP Northeast Elementary operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Trend over the last 7 years. KIPP Northeast Elementary's enrollment has expanded 33% since 2018, when it stood at 373 (now 495). Hispanic enrollment moved from 62% to 44% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for KIPP Northeast Elementary typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Denver County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
718,877
Census ACS
Median income
$94,718
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
91,233 students

Quick facts

School name
KIPP Northeast Elementary
District
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Address
4635 WALDEN ST. DENVER, DENVER, CO 80249
Phone
(720) 452-2551
County
Denver County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
495
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
375 (76%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
080336006652
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Other schools in DENVER
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Frequently asked questions

About KIPP Northeast Elementary
What is the total enrollment at KIPP Northeast Elementary?
KIPP Northeast Elementary enrolls approximately 495 students in grades PK-04.
Is KIPP Northeast Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIPP Northeast Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many students per teacher at KIPP Northeast Elementary?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at KIPP Northeast Elementary.
How diverse is KIPP Northeast Elementary?
KIPP Northeast Elementary reports a student body of 8% White, 44% Hispanic, 26% Black, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees KIPP Northeast Elementary?
KIPP Northeast Elementary is overseen by School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C in Denver County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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