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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
40%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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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