James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon

5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
539 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#339 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
36%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
40%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon's ranking?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon is ranked #339 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon often compared to?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozonis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Maclaren State Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon?
539 students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon offer ?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon part of?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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