At a glance
Reported students
132
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive: 132 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 132 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.1%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black7.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Allies
Elementary · Grades 02–05
124 reported students
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Odyssey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Mountain View Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
387 reported students
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Elementary · Grades KG–08
400 reported students
Public schools near James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 534 | 0.7 mi |
| Evans Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 487 | 0.9 mi |
| Mountain View Academy Elementary · Charter · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | KG–08 | 387 | 1.5 mi |
| Springs Ranch Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 548 | 1.8 mi |
| McAuliffe Elementary Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 448 | 1.8 mi |
| Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Elementary · Charter · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | KG–08 | 1,162 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
What grades does James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive serve?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive reported 132 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 132 students and 7.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive in?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Remington Elementary School (0.7 mi), Evans Elementary School (0.9 mi), Mountain View Academy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.