James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive serves 132 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive's student population of 132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
7%
5%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
132 students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive offer ?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive part of?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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