- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Irwin Charter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080453001902Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Irwin Charter Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #50 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Irwin Charter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Irwin Charter Elementary School ranks #50 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
James Irwin Charter Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080453001902 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
522 enr · 22.7:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
James Irwin Charter Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
James Irwin Charter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
522 students
What this shows James Irwin Charter Elementary School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Irwin Charter Elementary School compares
James Irwin Charter Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
White 38.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, James Irwin Charter Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Irwin Charter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Irwin Charter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Irwin Charter Elementary School
How many students attend James Irwin Charter Elementary School?
James Irwin Charter Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Irwin Charter Elementary School?
32.3% of students at James Irwin Charter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Irwin Charter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Irwin Charter Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Irwin Charter Elementary School?
James Irwin Charter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does James Irwin Charter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, James Irwin Charter Elementary School ranks #50 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides James Irwin Charter Elementary School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.