- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, CO
Irwin Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Irwin Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480006726
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin Preschool earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 22
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 17
- students enrolled
Irwin Preschool has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin Preschool ranks #4 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 080480006726 · Lakewood, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 22 schools in Lakewood. Teacher FTE lost 1.3 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Irwin Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 17
Irwin Preschool
17 students
What this shows Irwin Preschool reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin Preschool compares
Irwin Preschool vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irwin Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irwin Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irwin Preschool
How many students attend Irwin Preschool?
Irwin Preschool has 17 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin Preschool is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin Preschool?
Irwin Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irwin Preschool rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin Preschool ranks #4 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Irwin Preschool, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.