Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Irwin Charter Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Irwin Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
James Irwin Charter Academy's student population of 299 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Irwin Charter Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irwin Charter Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
8%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Irwin Charter Academy's ranking?
James Irwin Charter Academy is ranked #430 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are James Irwin Charter Academy often compared to?
James Irwin Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend James Irwin Charter Academy?
299 students attend James Irwin Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James Irwin Charter Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Irwin Charter Academy?
James Irwin Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Irwin Charter Academy offer ?
James Irwin Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Irwin Charter Academy part of?
James Irwin Charter Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is James Irwin Charter Academy located?
James Irwin Charter Academy is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
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