- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James Irwin Charter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080453001964Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Irwin Charter Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #9 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James Irwin Charter Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Irwin Charter Middle School ranks #9 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
James Irwin Charter Middle School shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 080453001964 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
434 enr · 15:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
James Irwin Charter Middle School shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
James Irwin Charter Middle 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 434
James Irwin Charter Middle School
434 students
What this shows James Irwin Charter Middle School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Irwin Charter Middle School compares
James Irwin Charter Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 46.3%
White 33.2%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 8.5%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, James Irwin Charter Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Irwin Charter Middle 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 middle 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Irwin Charter Middle School
How many students attend James Irwin Charter Middle School?
James Irwin Charter Middle School has 434 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter Middle School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Irwin Charter Middle School?
27.9% of students at James Irwin Charter Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James Irwin Charter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Irwin Charter Middle School?
James Irwin Charter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, James Irwin Charter Middle School ranks #9 of 25 middle 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 middle 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 Middle 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.