James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon

Serving 522 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2000

School Rankings

James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#281 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
44%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
39%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
61%
0.65

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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 #281 out of 1,748 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
522 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, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon?
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon has a student ration of 21:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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