James Irwin Elementary School - Howard serves 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Irwin Elementary School - Howard is 0.65, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Howard?
286 students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Howard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James Irwin Elementary School - Howard students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 - Howard?
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Irwin Elementary School - Howard offer ?
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Irwin Elementary School - Howard part of?
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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