Irwin Academy of Performing Arts

14907 S. Mojave Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395

www.vesd.net

561 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Irwin Academy of Performing Arts, located in Victorville, California, is a specialized magnet school operating under the Victor Elementary School District (VESD). Designed to integrate rigorous academics with a focus on the arts, the academy provides students with a unique educational environment where creativity is treated as a core component of learning. The school serves the local community by offering students opportunities to develop their talents in areas such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts, all while meeting state curriculum standards.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the academy is known for fostering a culture of expression and collaborative performance. By emphasizing artistic discipline, the school aims to boost student engagement, build confidence, and enhance critical thinking skills. Its affiliation with the broader Victor Elementary School District ensures that students receive a structured, well-rounded education that prepares them for future academic endeavors while nurturing their passion for the performing arts.

561

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irwin Academy of Performing Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	369
Black	109
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
369 (65.8 %)
Black
109 (19.4 %)
White
52 (9.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Victor Elementary
Phone:	(760)245-7961
Website:	http://www.vesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irwin Academy of Performing Arts
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irwin Academy of Performing Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	50.6%
Male	277	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)