Irwin Preschool serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irwin Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Irwin Preschool's student population of 17 students has declined by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Irwin Preschool is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Irwin Preschool?
17 students attend Irwin Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Irwin Preschool students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irwin Preschool?
Irwin Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Irwin Preschool offer ?
Irwin Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Irwin Preschool part of?
Irwin Preschool is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Irwin Preschool located?
Irwin Preschool is located in the West Lochwood neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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