JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ACADEMY

JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 334 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ACADEMY (JICA), located in Colorado Springs, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–5. As part of the James Irwin Charter Schools network, the academy is founded on a traditional, back-to-basics educational philosophy. Its primary mission is to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation, focusing heavily on core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a structured environment that emphasizes character development, personal responsibility, and academic excellence.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on discipline and a "character-first" curriculum, which seeks to prepare young students for the demands of middle and high school. By utilizing a proven, consistent instructional approach, JICA aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students reach their full potential regardless of their background. Because it is a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to maintain its distinct instructional culture and commitment to high academic standards within the local community.

For more information, contact JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ACADEMY at (719) 302-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.